BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc
S31 STBMOT history
S31 STB is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,235 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 81,235 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 STB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 30 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 STB was last recorded at 81,235 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,582 miles · 19 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 653 miles
- Average per year
- 3,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,235 miles
- 2024 – 80,582 miles
- 2023 – 78,748 miles
- 2022 – 78,383 miles
- 2021 – 77,490 miles
- 2020 – 76,577 miles
- 2019 – 75,166 miles
- 2018 – 73,039 miles
- 2017 – 68,857 miles
- 2016 – 66,468 miles
- 2015 – 63,224 miles
- 2014 – 59,160 miles
- 2013 – 56,301 miles
- 2012 – 52,915 miles
- 2011 – 49,680 miles
- 2010 – 44,810 miles
- 2009 – 40,015 miles
- 2008 – 34,551 miles
- 2007 – 29,563 miles
- 2006 – 22,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,235 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,235 miles (+653)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 81,235 miles
- Test number
- 523125227922
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass80,582 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 80,582 miles
- Test number
- 985392455693
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Fail80,582 miles (+1,834)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,582 miles
- Test number
- 155100717638
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
Pass78,748 miles (+365)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 78,748 miles
- Test number
- 370005077245
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,383 miles (+893)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 78,383 miles
- Test number
- 264024761383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,490 miles (+913)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 77,490 miles
- Test number
- 355867528063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,577 miles (+1,411)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,577 miles
- Test number
- 859341526416
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass75,166 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 75,166 miles
- Test number
- 473037518040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,039 miles
- Test number
- 915877892143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,039 miles (+4,182)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,039 miles
- Test number
- 217192066707
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass68,857 miles (+2,389)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,857 miles
- Test number
- 148195975847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,468 miles (+3,244)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,468 miles
- Test number
- 407802955259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,224 miles (+4,064)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,224 miles
- Test number
- 265321295137
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear coil springs rusted
Pass59,160 miles (+2,859)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,160 miles
- Test number
- 149215494151
- NoteBoth front wiper blades splitting.
- NoteBoth rear tyres unevenly worn and on legal limit.
- NoteCorrosion located on rear coil springs.
- NoteCorrosion located on rear metal brake pipes.
Pass56,301 miles (+1)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,301 miles
- Test number
- 218223963439
- 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)
- NoteBrake pad warning indicator warning lamp on instrument panel.
- NoteNearside front tyre low on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear trye has cut on outter sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre low on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded where it joins into flexi hose
- NoteOffside rear tyre has cut on outter sidewall
Fail56,300 miles (+3,385)7 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,300 miles
- Test number
- 109602163134
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
- NoteBrake pad warning indicator warning lamp on instrument panel.
- NoteNearside front tyre low on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear trye has cut on outter sidewall
- NoteOffside front tyre low on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded where it joins into flexi hose
- NoteOffside rear tyre has cut on outter sidewall
Pass52,915 miles (+3,235)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 52,915 miles
- Test number
- 136484012278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass49,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 49,680 miles
- Test number
- 777778821228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,677 miles (+4,867)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,677 miles
- Test number
- 147578621232
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass44,810 miles (+4,795)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 44,810 miles
- Test number
- 722051180198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,015 miles (+5,464)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 40,015 miles
- Test number
- 892749369113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,551 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 34,551 miles
- Test number
- 380987388057
- 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)
Fail34,551 miles (+4,988)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,551 miles
- Test number
- 602095688084
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
Pass29,563 miles (+7,545)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,563 miles
- Test number
- 110042697097
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass22,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,018 miles
- Test number
- 354918556068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 STB
- Does S31 STB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S31 STB expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S31 STB?
- The MOT on S31 STB expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S31 STB done?
- S31 STB was recorded at 81,235 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 3,041 miles a year.
- Has S31 STB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 STB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S31 STB 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 STB find?
- S31 STB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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