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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

S31 RSAMOT history

S31 RSA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 193,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S31 RSA silver 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 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
193,178 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 RSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 RSA was last recorded at 193,178 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,283 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,895 miles
Average per year
8,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,178 miles
  • 2024 – 189,283 miles
  • 2023 – 185,065 miles
  • 2022 – 177,688 miles
  • 2021 – 169,580 miles
  • 2020 – 159,697 miles
  • 2019 – 151,360 miles
  • 2018 – 142,564 miles
  • 2017 – 138,911 miles
  • 2016 – 128,535 miles
  • 2015 – 120,212 miles
  • 2014 – 113,221 miles
  • 2013 – 110,883 miles
  • 2012 – 102,380 miles
  • 2011 – 92,326 miles
  • 2010 – 73,019 miles
  • 2009 – 53,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,178 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,178 miles (+3,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    193,178 miles
    Test number
    969143510211
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,283 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,283 miles
    Test number
    197390532481
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass185,065 miles (+7,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,065 miles
    Test number
    501838130009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass177,688 miles (+8,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,688 miles
    Test number
    268037023290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass169,580 miles (+9,883)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,580 miles
    Test number
    402709448110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,697 miles (+8,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,697 miles
    Test number
    415249118223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,360 miles (+8,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,360 miles
    Test number
    683478404099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,564 miles (+3,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,564 miles
    Test number
    347866931955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,911 miles (+10,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,911 miles
    Test number
    574555745937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass128,535 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    854946183619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,212 miles (+6,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    120,212 miles
    Test number
    581054042638
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass113,221 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,221 miles
    Test number
    179450494122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,883 miles (+8,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    107811703200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,380 miles
    Test number
    599481002297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,376 miles (+10,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,376 miles
    Test number
    419671902216
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass92,326 miles (+19,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,326 miles
    Test number
    836814801289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,019 miles
    Test number
    520558180152
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail73,011 miles (+1,083)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,011 miles
    Test number
    654398180176
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass71,928 miles (+1,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    310894140149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass70,065 miles (+16,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,065 miles
    Test number
    122241610188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail53,467 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    210237049121
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass53,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    440117949108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 RSA

Does S31 RSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 RSA is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 RSA?
The MOT on S31 RSA is valid until 8 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 RSA done?
S31 RSA was recorded at 193,178 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 8,499 miles a year.
Has S31 RSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 RSA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on S31 RSA 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 RSA find?
S31 RSA passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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