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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

S31 SCBMOT history

S31 SCB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S31 SCB grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,000 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 SCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 SCB was last recorded at 170,000 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,885 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
8,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,000 miles
  • 2024 – 169,885 miles
  • 2023 – 167,663 miles
  • 2022 – 159,757 miles
  • 2021 – 151,380 miles
  • 2020 – 146,480 miles
  • 2019 – 140,951 miles
  • 2018 – 137,245 miles
  • 2017 – 134,161 miles
  • 2016 – 130,050 miles
  • 2015 – 124,252 miles
  • 2014 – 112,395 miles
  • 2013 – 102,417 miles
  • 2012 – 78,619 miles
  • 2011 – 58,714 miles
  • 2010 – 44,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,000 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear inner side lamp inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tyre pressure lamp on (red)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,000 miles (+115)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,000 miles
    Test number
    915304101587
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,885 miles (+2,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,885 miles
    Test number
    641067551225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,663 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,663 miles
    Test number
    657640123309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner side lamp inop
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp on (red)

  4. Fail167,663 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,663 miles
    Test number
    231175837867
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner side lamp inop
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp on (red)

  5. Pass159,757 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,757 miles
    Test number
    643121692077
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,757 miles (+8,377)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,757 miles
    Test number
    186593080288
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside/nearside inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside/nearside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,380 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    115247604956
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,380 miles (+4,900)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,380 miles
    Test number
    806830743814
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass146,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,480 miles
    Test number
    760053604843
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working

  10. Fail146,480 miles (+5,529)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,480 miles
    Test number
    523874538069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working

  11. Pass140,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,951 miles
    Test number
    568596162194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp water inside/misted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail140,951 miles (+3,706)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,951 miles
    Test number
    347047056884
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp water inside/misted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass137,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    711003667502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,245 miles (+3,084)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,245 miles
    Test number
    917631014598
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  15. Pass134,161 miles (+4,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,161 miles
    Test number
    810221215640
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside/nearside (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    130,050 miles
    Test number
    574030364420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,050 miles (+5,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,050 miles
    Test number
    277853042648
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass124,252 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,252 miles
    Test number
    964865574943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,222 miles (+11,827)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,222 miles
    Test number
    871140352229
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

  20. Pass112,395 miles (+9,978)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,395 miles
    Test number
    817755464076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,417 miles (+23,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    195416763459
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

  22. Pass78,619 miles (+19,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    536108352090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,714 miles (+14,568)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,714 miles
    Test number
    758480161068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing thin.

  24. Pass44,146 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    180924680408
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

Questions about S31 SCB

Does S31 SCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 SCB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 SCB?
The MOT on S31 SCB is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 SCB done?
S31 SCB was recorded at 170,000 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 8,041 miles a year.
Has S31 SCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 SCB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S31 SCB 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 SCB find?
S31 SCB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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