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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S31 MGXMOT history

S31 MGX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 193,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

S31 MGX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
193,002 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 MGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 MGX was last recorded at 193,002 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,211 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,791 miles
Average per year
8,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,002 miles
  • 2025 – 185,211 miles
  • 2024 – 174,000 miles
  • 2023 – 160,225 miles
  • 2022 – 143,970 miles
  • 2021 – 131,075 miles
  • 2020 – 121,687 miles
  • 2019 – 99,032 miles
  • 2018 – 98,038 miles
  • 2017 – 93,336 miles
  • 2016 – 87,086 miles
  • 2015 – 84,366 miles
  • 2014 – 80,602 miles
  • 2013 – 78,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,002 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays fitted covering major components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Full under trays fitted covering major components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,002 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    193,002 miles
    Test number
    708548924708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,211 miles (+11,211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    185,211 miles
    Test number
    125236729186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,000 miles (+13,775)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,000 miles
    Test number
    928187076860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,225 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,225 miles
    Test number
    540558798058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,223 miles (+16,253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,223 miles
    Test number
    536171039409
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass143,970 miles (+12,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    397859335583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass131,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    775127809062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted covering major components
  8. Fail131,075 miles (+9,388)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    119571537292
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted covering major components
  9. Pass121,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,687 miles
    Test number
    327185125358
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components
  10. Fail121,687 miles (+22,655)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,687 miles
    Test number
    886666532141
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components
  11. Pass99,032 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,032 miles
    Test number
    539557135678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,038 miles (+4,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    923693920751
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering major components
  13. Pass93,336 miles (+6,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    228439831305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, unable to carry out full check on major components
  14. Pass87,086 miles (+2,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,086 miles
    Test number
    942427117148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face rusty (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass84,366 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    994898375608
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted to nearside rear -seat belt not checked fully
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to register
  16. Pass80,602 miles (+2,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    80,602 miles
    Test number
    379052144328
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass78,360 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    685887943352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML warning light on
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slightly frayed
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly delaminated
    • NoteSlight play in both rear upper suspension arm bushes

Questions about S31 MGX

Does S31 MGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 MGX is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 MGX?
The MOT on S31 MGX is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 MGX done?
S31 MGX was recorded at 193,002 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,943 miles a year.
Has S31 MGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 MGX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S31 MGX 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 MGX find?
S31 MGX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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