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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S31 XPHMOT history

S31 XPH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S31 XPH silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
110,237 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 XPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 XPH was last recorded at 110,237 miles on 6 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2026: 110,237 miles, lower than 113,554 miles on 27 Aug 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,554 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Average per year
2,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,237 miles
  • 2022 – 113,554 miles
  • 2020 – 107,278 miles
  • 2016 – 104,046 miles
  • 2015 – 95,740 miles
  • 2014 – 92,545 miles
  • 2013 – 87,087 miles
  • 2012 – 79,731 miles
  • 2011 – 73,653 miles
  • 2010 – 69,991 miles
  • 2009 – 64,935 miles
  • 2008 – 60,074 miles
  • 2007 – 57,308 miles
  • 2006 – 52,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension rusty

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    698602758405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  2. Fail110,237 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    531205334714
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    509972726377
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    223483904779
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  5. Pass113,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,554 miles
    Test number
    233905771685
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912811338741
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    484512789921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,278 miles (+3,232)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    443693296491
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,046 miles (+8,306)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    592252517198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,740 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    175738425464
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeatshield loose
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front jacking pads missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail95,740 miles (+3,195)4 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    969766625048
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeatshield loose
    • NoteNearside rear and offside front jacking pads missing
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass92,545 miles (+156)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    235565454087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail92,389 miles (+5,302)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    525982644032
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note205 60 15
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers

  14. Pass87,087 miles (+11)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,087 miles
    Test number
    198771653016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail87,076 miles (+7,345)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    468890153002
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass79,731 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,731 miles
    Test number
    945300242067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail79,715 miles (+6,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    278303732094
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass73,653 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    219458911156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,652 miles (+3,661)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    125086911115
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass69,991 miles (+5,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,991 miles
    Test number
    673995120062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass64,935 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,935 miles
    Test number
    992474129078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,074 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,074 miles
    Test number
    780941438017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,308 miles (+4,454)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    471071087003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWipers smear

  24. Pass52,854 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,854 miles
    Test number
    434771886095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,845 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    502710586088
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S31 XPH

Does S31 XPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 XPH is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 XPH?
The MOT on S31 XPH is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 XPH done?
S31 XPH was recorded at 110,237 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,852 miles a year.
Has S31 XPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 XPH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 XPH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 XPH find?
S31 XPH passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; suspension rusty.

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