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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

S31 THHMOT history

S31 THH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S31 THH black 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
75,334 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 THH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 THH was last recorded at 75,334 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,298 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
7,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,334 miles
  • 2025 – 69,132 miles
  • 2024 – 61,075 miles
  • 2023 – 51,552 miles
  • 2022 – 43,327 miles
  • 2021 – 32,635 miles
  • 2020 – 30,329 miles
  • 2019 – 24,261 miles
  • 2018 – 16,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,334 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,334 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    836903775365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail75,298 miles (+6,166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,298 miles
    Test number
    896244726596
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,132 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,132 miles
    Test number
    977286924769
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail69,102 miles (+8,027)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    462915493276
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass61,075 miles (+9,523)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    642167063948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass51,552 miles (+8,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    552011043364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass43,327 miles (+10,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    870283919256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    493120397521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,635 miles (+2,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    571575028420
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  10. Pass30,329 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    30,329 miles
    Test number
    230748174600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,261 miles (+8,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    286871465612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass16,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    16,199 miles
    Test number
    113658752972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 THH

Does S31 THH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 THH is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 THH?
The MOT on S31 THH is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 THH done?
S31 THH was recorded at 75,334 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
Has S31 THH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 THH has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 THH 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 THH find?
S31 THH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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