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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S31 UECMOT history

S31 UEC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

S31 UEC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
132,892 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 UEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 UEC was last recorded at 132,892 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,211 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,892 miles
  • 2024 – 130,211 miles
  • 2023 – 122,452 miles
  • 2022 – 114,328 miles
  • 2021 – 104,511 miles
  • 2020 – 100,574 miles
  • 2019 – 94,678 miles
  • 2018 – 85,655 miles
  • 2017 – 84,228 miles
  • 2016 – 77,898 miles
  • 2015 – 74,155 miles
  • 2014 – 70,650 miles
  • 2013 – 65,944 miles
  • 2012 – 60,520 miles
  • 2011 – 50,944 miles
  • 2010 – 48,257 miles
  • 2009 – 45,159 miles
  • 2008 – 40,635 miles
  • 2007 – 38,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,892 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside rear quarter panel holed and corroded

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,892 miles (+2,681)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    132,892 miles
    Test number
    701046636038
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear quarter panel holed and corroded

  2. Pass130,211 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    584972022894
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,211 miles (+7,759)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,211 miles
    Test number
    479301237622
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,452 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    381114572866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,328 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    549203431393
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail114,328 miles (+18)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    538894193466
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail114,310 miles (+9,799)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,310 miles
    Test number
    700496697327
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,511 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,511 miles
    Test number
    138814307740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail104,508 miles (+3,934)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    239809430529
    • 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,574 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,574 miles
    Test number
    314838815339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    309478531200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,678 miles (+2,174)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    243949337169
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass92,504 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,504 miles
    Test number
    630336047796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail92,496 miles (+6,841)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,496 miles
    Test number
    676598992092
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass85,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    705074960075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,655 miles (+1,427)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    412462020865
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureObligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on

  17. Pass84,228 miles (+6,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    355043076803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass77,898 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,898 miles
    Test number
    545808906119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  19. Fail77,896 miles (+3,741)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    437550608192
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  20. Pass74,155 miles (+3,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    775561395183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass70,650 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    146288584130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass65,944 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    347341573155
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass60,520 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    626083692196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,944 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,944 miles
    Test number
    147651541031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    954634540075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,257 miles (+3,098)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    100314540044
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass45,159 miles (+4,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    583624459006
    • 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)

  28. Pass40,635 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    172486168470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,634 miles (+2,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,634 miles
    Test number
    951814168050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass38,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    300966247205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,598 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,598 miles
    Test number
    674106947248
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S31 UEC

Does S31 UEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 UEC is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S31 UEC?
The MOT on S31 UEC is valid until 20 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 UEC done?
S31 UEC was recorded at 132,892 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has S31 UEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 UEC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 UEC 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 UEC find?
S31 UEC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; exhaust noisy; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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