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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

T31 AKXMOT history

T31 AKX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,063 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 AKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 AKX was last recorded at 100,063 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,062 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,063 miles
  • 2025 – 91,599 miles
  • 2024 – 81,095 miles
  • 2023 – 77,036 miles
  • 2022 – 76,132 miles
  • 2021 – 75,282 miles
  • 2020 – 74,539 miles
  • 2019 – 73,787 miles
  • 2018 – 72,758 miles
  • 2017 – 71,537 miles
  • 2016 – 67,476 miles
  • 2015 – 62,623 miles
  • 2013 – 57,781 miles
  • 2012 – 48,255 miles
  • 2010 – 44,185 miles
  • 2009 – 41,865 miles
  • 2008 – 36,413 miles
  • 2007 – 29,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,063 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,063 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,063 miles
    Test number
    269165503922
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail100,062 miles (+8,463)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,062 miles
    Test number
    248029958685
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,599 miles (+10,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    160245021120
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both side
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,095 miles (+4,059)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    680524960679
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,036 miles (+904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,036 miles
    Test number
    670537436137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,132 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    829410987547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass75,282 miles (+743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    589540078781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass74,539 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,539 miles
    Test number
    164480545311
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass73,787 miles (+1,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    162650440338
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated

  10. Pass72,758 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    214461117287
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass71,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    928916897809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,537 miles (+4,061)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,537 miles
    Test number
    936380564648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass67,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    304166121499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail67,476 miles (+4,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    954937869574
    • 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass62,623 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    726082825020
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail62,621 miles (+4,840)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,621 miles
    Test number
    458511125079
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass57,781 miles (+9)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    415831853323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

  18. Fail57,772 miles (+3,724)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    197240853373
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

  19. Fail54,048 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    146916513082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass54,048 miles (+5,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    959926913030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass48,255 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    919058612089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail48,237 miles (+4,052)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    705797112041
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,185 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,185 miles
    Test number
    211146310243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,865 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    323843329201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,413 miles (+6,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,413 miles
    Test number
    330990228231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass29,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,771 miles
    Test number
    614741817269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 AKX

Does T31 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 AKX is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 AKX?
The MOT on T31 AKX is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 AKX done?
T31 AKX was recorded at 100,063 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has T31 AKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 AKX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 AKX 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 AKX find?
T31 AKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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