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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S31 GGHMOT history

S31 GGH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S31 GGH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
198,551 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 GGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 GGH was last recorded at 198,551 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 9,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,775 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,776 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,551 miles
  • 2025 – 188,775 miles
  • 2023 – 188,759 miles
  • 2022 – 182,424 miles
  • 2020 – 163,678 miles
  • 2019 – 156,818 miles
  • 2018 – 148,153 miles
  • 2017 – 140,583 miles
  • 2016 – 138,043 miles
  • 2015 – 127,315 miles
  • 2014 – 110,303 miles
  • 2013 – 96,035 miles
  • 2012 – 77,085 miles
  • 2011 – 66,211 miles
  • 2010 – 51,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,551 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,551 miles (+9,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    198,551 miles
    Test number
    926593101947
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass188,775 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,775 miles
    Test number
    691981084547
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass188,759 miles (+6,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    188,759 miles
    Test number
    713135658827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass182,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,424 miles
    Test number
    495470562286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass277,421 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    277,421 km
    Test number
    315587750854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail277,421 km2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,421 km
    Test number
    457248953915
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass163,678 miles (+6,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,678 miles
    Test number
    833997749601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,818 miles (+8,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,818 miles
    Test number
    646712281654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,153 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,153 miles
    Test number
    405893639605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,003 miles (+7,420)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,003 miles
    Test number
    337052338019
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers not working properly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover and bump stop damage/broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Dust cover and bump stop broken/damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass140,583 miles (+2,540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,583 miles
    Test number
    363134421399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  12. Pass138,043 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    917913853178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail138,004 miles (+10,689)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,004 miles
    Test number
    860403387755
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,315 miles (+17,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    127,315 miles
    Test number
    310662821786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass110,303 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    777221364250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail110,303 miles (+14,268)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    976160664216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass96,035 miles (+454)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,035 miles
    Test number
    505984253184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail95,581 miles (+18,496)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    445192043174
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass77,085 miles (+10,874)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,085 miles
    Test number
    376720552115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTpms light on

  20. Pass66,211 miles (+14,358)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    388065221146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,853 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    981812070084
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFront windows not tinted
    • NoteIncorrectly spaced number plates in boot

Questions about S31 GGH

Does S31 GGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 GGH is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 GGH?
The MOT on S31 GGH is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 GGH done?
S31 GGH was recorded at 198,551 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has S31 GGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 GGH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S31 GGH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S31 GGH find?
S31 GGH passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 1 more.

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