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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S31 LMPMOT history

S31 LMP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 183,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

S31 LMP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
183,765 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 LMP was last recorded at 183,765 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 9,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
174,085 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
9,680 miles
Average per year
9,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 183,765 miles
  • 2023 – 174,085 miles
  • 2022 – 160,218 miles
  • 2021 – 145,971 miles
  • 2019 – 134,678 miles
  • 2017 – 131,211 miles
  • 2016 – 115,756 miles
  • 2015 – 110,358 miles
  • 2014 – 95,419 miles
  • 2013 – 91,265 miles
  • 2012 – 82,338 miles
  • 2011 – 72,005 miles
  • 2010 – 62,562 miles
  • 2009 – 57,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,765 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,765 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,765 miles
    Test number
    262559221752
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail183,765 miles (+9,680)2 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,765 miles
    Test number
    173816078533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass174,085 miles (+13,867)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,085 miles
    Test number
    924953910075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,218 miles (+14,247)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,218 miles
    Test number
    603114314069
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass145,971 miles (+11,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,971 miles
    Test number
    932582012800
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  6. Pass134,678 miles (+3,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,678 miles
    Test number
    307233537711
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect On both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass131,211 miles (+15,455)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,211 miles
    Test number
    530322640328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,756 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,756 miles
    Test number
    674422879883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,358 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    569839195160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail110,358 miles (+14,939)4 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    767979495117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass95,419 miles (+4,154)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,419 miles
    Test number
    817493764131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass91,265 miles (+8,927)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    916890953284
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre [outer side wall damage]
    • NoteOuter over sill covers fitted

  13. Pass82,338 miles (+10,333)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    318789452274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass72,005 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    567276741207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,562 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    450664250239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,844 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    944531379254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,848 miles
    Test number
    581875129156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 LMP

Does S31 LMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 LMP expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 LMP?
The MOT on S31 LMP expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 LMP done?
S31 LMP was recorded at 183,765 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 9,035 miles a year.
Has S31 LMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LMP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 LMP 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 LMP find?
S31 LMP passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 10 more.

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