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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S31 TSBMOT history

S31 TSB is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 146,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

S31 TSB red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,240 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 TSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 TSB was last recorded at 146,240 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 9,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,907 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,333 miles
Average per year
10,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,240 miles
  • 2024 – 136,907 miles
  • 2023 – 128,048 miles
  • 2022 – 118,525 miles
  • 2021 – 107,759 miles
  • 2020 – 98,354 miles
  • 2019 – 83,792 miles
  • 2018 – 72,326 miles
  • 2017 – 57,855 miles
  • 2016 – 44,769 miles
  • 2015 – 39,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,240 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,240 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,240 miles
    Test number
    435831111456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    783019627162
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
  3. Fail136,907 miles (+8,859)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,907 miles
    Test number
    149667839896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside
  4. Pass128,048 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,048 miles
    Test number
    928377140025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,778 miles (+9,253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    741599835706
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass118,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    783772348757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,525 miles (+10,766)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,525 miles
    Test number
    760534833667
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass107,759 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,759 miles
    Test number
    161647655553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail107,742 miles (+9,388)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    494680377367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4019 89y goodyear rft (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,354 miles (+14,562)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,354 miles
    Test number
    682532347684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,792 miles (+11,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,792 miles
    Test number
    394325600741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,326 miles (+14,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    329910325642
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass57,855 miles (+13,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    686053584955
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing smooth on inside edge
  14. Pass44,769 miles (+5,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,769 miles
    Test number
    382400621341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,318 miles
    Test number
    753007290614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 TSB

Does S31 TSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 TSB is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 TSB?
The MOT on S31 TSB is valid until 2 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 TSB done?
S31 TSB was recorded at 146,240 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 10,711 miles a year.
Has S31 TSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 TSB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 TSB 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 TSB find?
S31 TSB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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