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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

T31 ADWMOT history

T31 ADW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 248,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
248,387 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 ADW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 ADW was last recorded at 248,387 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 9,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,769 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,618 miles
Average per year
9,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,387 miles
  • 2025 – 238,769 miles
  • 2024 – 223,342 miles
  • 2023 – 212,305 miles
  • 2022 – 195,665 miles
  • 2021 – 189,472 miles
  • 2020 – 187,089 miles
  • 2019 – 185,936 miles
  • 2018 – 178,895 miles
  • 2017 – 164,722 miles
  • 2016 – 150,756 miles
  • 2015 – 135,039 miles
  • 2014 – 119,517 miles
  • 2013 – 111,011 miles
  • 2012 – 106,083 miles
  • 2011 – 97,726 miles
  • 2010 – 89,790 miles
  • 2009 – 81,819 miles
  • 2008 – 77,213 miles
  • 2007 – 70,228 miles
  • 2006 – 58,879 miles
  • 2005 – 56,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,387 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,387 miles (+9,618)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    248,387 miles
    Test number
    135231603266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass238,769 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    238,769 miles
    Test number
    398726452941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail238,765 miles (+15,423)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,765 miles
    Test number
    904404103391
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass223,342 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    223,342 miles
    Test number
    813691827856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail223,277 miles (+10,972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,277 miles
    Test number
    597541610420
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass212,305 miles (+16,640)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    212,305 miles
    Test number
    200655681023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,665 miles (+6,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    195,665 miles
    Test number
    587328084498
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass189,472 miles (+2,383)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    189,472 miles
    Test number
    316764634181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ABS sensor bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass187,089 miles (+1,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    187,089 miles
    Test number
    529883063163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front A.B.S sensor retaining bolt missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark very heavy but is working (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  10. Pass185,936 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,936 miles
    Test number
    882732469616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,895 miles (+14,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,895 miles
    Test number
    278825163921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass164,722 miles (+13,966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,722 miles
    Test number
    926993559823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,756 miles (+15,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    150,756 miles
    Test number
    790477573539
    • AdvisoryLow parking brake efficiency o/s/r

  14. Pass135,039 miles (+15,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    135,039 miles
    Test number
    840291654322
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass119,517 miles (+8,506)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    586044044311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass111,011 miles (+4,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    105341653310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass106,083 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    606710652313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    888367551335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,726 miles (+7,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    419885851489
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass89,790 miles (+7,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    712023410392
    • 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)

  21. Pass81,819 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,819 miles
    Test number
    783646849223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,213 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    871851768270
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass77,213 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    881741668289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    652708547275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,228 miles (+11,349)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    392277047409
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass58,879 miles (+2,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,879 miles
    Test number
    110493636283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass56,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    710190125305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 ADW

Does T31 ADW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 ADW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 ADW?
The MOT on T31 ADW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 ADW done?
T31 ADW was recorded at 248,387 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 9,167 miles a year.
Has T31 ADW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 ADW has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 ADW 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 T31 ADW find?
T31 ADW passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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