BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
S31 JGDMOT history
S31 JGD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 246,452 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 246,452 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,647 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 JGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 7 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 JGD was last recorded at 246,452 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 6,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 239,608 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,844 miles
- Average per year
- 9,647 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,452 miles
- 2025 – 239,608 miles
- 2024 – 216,433 miles
- 2023 – 193,241 miles
- 2022 – 178,054 miles
- 2021 – 166,045 miles
- 2020 – 153,941 miles
- 2019 – 146,534 miles
- 2018 – 140,466 miles
- 2017 – 138,622 miles
- 2016 – 126,688 miles
- 2015 – 116,099 miles
- 2014 – 107,553 miles
- 2013 – 99,316 miles
- 2012 – 90,153 miles
- 2011 – 82,822 miles
- 2009 – 75,624 miles
- 2008 – 70,322 miles
- 2007 – 63,440 miles
- 2006 – 55,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,452 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Both sills corroded at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,452 miles (+6,844)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 246,452 miles
- Test number
- 900058137061
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass239,608 miles (+23,175)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 239,608 miles
- Test number
- 605760606886
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass216,433 miles (+23,192)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 216,433 miles
- Test number
- 759496276892
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Both rear sills corroded
Pass193,241 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 193,241 miles
- Test number
- 922599237802
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail193,241 miles (+15,187)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,241 miles
- Test number
- 930630008830
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded at rear
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,054 miles (+12,009)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 178,054 miles
- Test number
- 110576439785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,045 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 166,045 miles
- Test number
- 439377223497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,828 miles (+11,887)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,828 miles
- Test number
- 134143255916
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass153,941 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,941 miles
- Test number
- 143313900747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,931 miles (+7,397)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,931 miles
- Test number
- 768571542801
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass146,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 146,534 miles
- Test number
- 275158695024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,534 miles (+6,068)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,534 miles
- Test number
- 874888576429
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Pass140,466 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 140,466 miles
- Test number
- 410012386111
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEml light on
Fail140,462 miles (+1,840)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,462 miles
- Test number
- 605031292059
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass138,622 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 138,622 miles
- Test number
- 166340989716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,618 miles (+11,930)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,618 miles
- Test number
- 729814492558
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass126,688 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 126,688 miles
- Test number
- 151498769336
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,688 miles (+10,589)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,688 miles
- Test number
- 758863361647
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured linkage (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
Pass116,099 miles (+8,546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 116,099 miles
- Test number
- 497352645012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass107,553 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 107,553 miles
- Test number
- 129246954462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front brake back plate missing
Fail107,542 miles (+8,226)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,542 miles
- Test number
- 187599244012
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front brake back plate missing
- NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
Pass99,316 miles (+9,163)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 99,316 miles
- Test number
- 156004543028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass90,153 miles (+7,331)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 90,153 miles
- Test number
- 765605222043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 82,822 miles
- Test number
- 558045831027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,822 miles (+7,198)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,822 miles
- Test number
- 467078921060
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass75,624 miles (+5,302)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 75,624 miles
- Test number
- 473901159476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,322 miles (+6,882)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 70,322 miles
- Test number
- 593738938386
- NoteFront brake discs worn-inspect next service
- NoteHeadlight aims too low-adjust
- NoteOil level not on dipstick!!-TOP UP 2 LITRES OIL
- NoteWindscreen marked zone a
Pass63,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 63,440 miles
- Test number
- 954980247390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,432 miles (+8,281)3 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,432 miles
- Test number
- 500360147301
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
- NoteFront brake discs worn [v]
- NoteFront brake pads 1/2 worn
- NoteNo oil on dipstick
Pass55,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,151 miles
- Test number
- 512455236353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 JGD
- Does S31 JGD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 JGD is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 JGD?
- The MOT on S31 JGD is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 JGD done?
- S31 JGD was recorded at 246,452 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 9,647 miles a year.
- Has S31 JGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 JGD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S31 JGD 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 JGD find?
- S31 JGD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.
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