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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S31 SAXMOT history

S31 SAX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

S31 SAX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
88,389 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 SAX was last recorded at 88,389 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,366 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,389 miles
  • 2024 – 87,389 miles
  • 2023 – 85,118 miles
  • 2022 – 76,671 miles
  • 2021 – 63,902 miles
  • 2020 – 56,409 miles
  • 2019 – 49,631 miles
  • 2018 – 44,084 miles
  • 2017 – 35,956 miles
  • 2016 – 29,453 miles
  • 2015 – 22,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,389 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,389 miles (+23)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,389 miles
    Test number
    534587229065
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail88,366 miles (+977)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,366 miles
    Test number
    370657395197
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass87,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    630055587962
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Fail87,389 miles (+2,271)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    978383254968
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass85,118 miles (+8,447)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,118 miles
    Test number
    555672737698
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass76,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    604662820169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,671 miles (+12,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    165782626948
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass63,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    354748912108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,902 miles (+7,493)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    564158737064
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,409 miles (+6,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,409 miles
    Test number
    566359996237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively + Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass49,631 miles (+5,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,631 miles
    Test number
    486136281854
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,084 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,084 miles
    Test number
    322052878115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail44,084 miles (+8,128)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,084 miles
    Test number
    170721803243
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass35,956 miles (+6,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    532648327873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass29,453 miles (+6,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    328311331717
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing signs of uneven wear on outer edges

  16. Pass22,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    860524446368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 SAX

Does S31 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 SAX is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 SAX?
The MOT on S31 SAX is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 SAX done?
S31 SAX was recorded at 88,389 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,559 miles a year.
Has S31 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 SAX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 SAX 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 SAX find?
S31 SAX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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