BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
S31 RDUMOT history
S31 RDU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,270 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 181,270 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,053 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 RDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 RDU was last recorded at 181,270 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 3,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 177,926 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,344 miles
- Average per year
- 8,053 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 181,270 miles
- 2024 – 177,926 miles
- 2023 – 174,791 miles
- 2022 – 169,387 miles
- 2021 – 162,112 miles
- 2020 – 157,743 miles
- 2019 – 145,668 miles
- 2018 – 140,217 miles
- 2017 – 134,529 miles
- 2016 – 133,868 miles
- 2015 – 125,232 miles
- 2014 – 113,236 miles
- 2013 – 101,804 miles
- 2012 – 96,942 miles
- 2011 – 77,446 miles
- 2010 – 66,362 miles
- 2009 – 52,589 miles
- 2008 – 41,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,270 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,270 miles (+3,344)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 181,270 miles
- Test number
- 114698574490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass177,926 miles (+3,135)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 177,926 miles
- Test number
- 913714179624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,791 miles (+5,404)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 174,791 miles
- Test number
- 429264880537
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,387 miles (+7,275)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 169,387 miles
- Test number
- 932990498357
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,112 miles (+4,369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 162,112 miles
- Test number
- 748196085138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,743 miles (+12,075)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 157,743 miles
- Test number
- 679563894892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,668 miles (+5,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,668 miles
- Test number
- 242394209858
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,217 miles (+5,688)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,217 miles
- Test number
- 772474177509
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass134,529 miles (+661)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 134,529 miles
- Test number
- 147851559098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,868 miles (+8,636)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 133,868 miles
- Test number
- 220899706522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,232 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 125,232 miles
- Test number
- 297082765161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,194 miles (+11,958)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,194 miles
- Test number
- 848491965134
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,236 miles (+11,432)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 113,236 miles
- Test number
- 245302264482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,804 miles (+4,862)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 101,804 miles
- Test number
- 987335053175
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNSr tyre inner sidewall slight damage
- NoteOSf tyre slight cracking in tread
- NoteTyre pressure light on
Pass96,942 miles (+19,496)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 96,942 miles
- Test number
- 977278252160
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteParking brake application uneven. It appears the parking brake requires adjusment/repair
Pass77,446 miles (+11,084)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,446 miles
- Test number
- 795705251102
- NoteO/S/F bumper loose
- NoteO/S/R tyre has cuts in, inner sidewall (not reaching cords)
Pass66,362 miles1 dangerous3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 66,362 miles
- Test number
- 690674750110
- DangerousSplit in o/s/r inner sde wall but not showing cord
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges
- NotePas pipes damp
Fail66,362 miles (+13,773)3 dangerous3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,362 miles
- Test number
- 254474050111
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousSplit in o/s/r inner sde wall but not showing cord
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteO/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges
- NotePas pipes damp
Pass52,589 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 52,589 miles
- Test number
- 470231869187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,516 miles (+10,546)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,516 miles
- Test number
- 614030469168
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass41,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 41,970 miles
- Test number
- 830337798132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 RDU
- Does S31 RDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 RDU is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S31 RDU?
- The MOT on S31 RDU is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 RDU done?
- S31 RDU was recorded at 181,270 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 8,053 miles a year.
- Has S31 RDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 RDU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2015.
- Has the mileage on S31 RDU 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 RDU find?
- S31 RDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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