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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

T31 AVWMOT history

T31 AVW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,244 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 AVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 AVW was last recorded at 156,244 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2006: 10,404 miles, lower than 11,775 miles on 8 Sept 2005.

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
150,450 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,794 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,244 miles
  • 2025 – 150,450 miles
  • 2024 – 147,723 miles
  • 2023 – 138,180 miles
  • 2021 – 127,235 miles
  • 2020 – 120,341 miles
  • 2018 – 109,314 miles
  • 2017 – 104,169 miles
  • 2016 – 93,662 miles
  • 2015 – 79,812 miles
  • 2014 – 69,097 miles
  • 2013 – 59,944 miles
  • 2012 – 51,770 miles
  • 2011 – 45,265 miles
  • 2010 – 35,784 miles
  • 2009 – 30,273 miles
  • 2008 – 23,989 miles
  • 2007 – 17,107 miles
  • 2006 – 11,344 miles
  • 2005 – 11,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,244 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front rack joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Diff leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,244 miles (+5,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,244 miles
    Test number
    501281761638
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,450 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,450 miles
    Test number
    413015330022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail150,441 miles (+2,718)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,441 miles
    Test number
    981054467130
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,723 miles
    Test number
    110331141665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,723 miles (+9,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,723 miles
    Test number
    159164525961
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass138,180 miles (+10,945)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    456207778976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,235 miles (+6,894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,235 miles
    Test number
    879210249620
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,341 miles (+11,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,341 miles
    Test number
    662086075044
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,314 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    142294031042
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail109,313 miles (+5,144)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,313 miles
    Test number
    546859345403
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass104,169 miles (+10,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,169 miles
    Test number
    949990097413
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm back bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have slight side wall damage
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on legal limit

  12. Pass93,662 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    93,662 miles
    Test number
    548138406285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryRear pad warning sensor taped up

  13. Fail93,632 miles (+13,820)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    652166372503
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryGearbox leaking
    • AdvisoryRear pad warning sensor taped up

  14. Pass79,812 miles (+10,715)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    340456536420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,097 miles (+9,153)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,097 miles
    Test number
    496495904406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,944 miles (+8,174)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,944 miles
    Test number
    929877803357
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass51,770 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    515287972266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,265 miles
    Test number
    885865481214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,261 miles (+9,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,261 miles
    Test number
    507155581245
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass35,784 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    343274190494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,273 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,273 miles
    Test number
    121064999267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,989 miles
    Test number
    291528688270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,989 miles (+6,882)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,989 miles
    Test number
    984104288231
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,107 miles (+5,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,107 miles
    Test number
    750073787273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass11,344 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,344 miles
    Test number
    394323586421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,404 miles (-1,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,404 miles
    Test number
    630506706052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,775 miles
    Test number
    542801055242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 AVW

Does T31 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 AVW is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 AVW?
The MOT on T31 AVW is valid until 13 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 AVW done?
T31 AVW was recorded at 156,244 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has T31 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 AVW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 AVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T31 AVW find?
T31 AVW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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