BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc
T31 CEWMOT history
T31 CEW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,707 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 146,707 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,089 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 CEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 CEW was last recorded at 146,707 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 6,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 140,170 miles · 7 Aug 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 6,537 miles
- Average per year
- 6,089 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 146,707 miles
- 2018 – 140,170 miles
- 2017 – 135,176 miles
- 2016 – 132,519 miles
- 2015 – 126,189 miles
- 2014 – 122,274 miles
- 2013 – 116,435 miles
- 2012 – 109,778 miles
- 2011 – 102,374 miles
- 2010 – 94,225 miles
- 2009 – 85,988 miles
- 2008 – 75,883 miles
- 2007 – 59,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,707 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,707 miles (+6,537)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 146,707 miles
- Test number
- 586504621243
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,170 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 140,170 miles
- Test number
- 983255495464
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Fail140,170 miles (+4,994)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,170 miles
- Test number
- 739137080529
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Pass135,176 miles (+2,657)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 135,176 miles
- Test number
- 845949763645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,519 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,519 miles
- Test number
- 612670222705
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,513 miles (+6,324)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,513 miles
- Test number
- 835689074606
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass126,189 miles (+3,915)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 126,189 miles
- Test number
- 160864675940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,274 miles (+5,839)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 122,274 miles
- Test number
- 458414524247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,435 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,435 miles
- Test number
- 229406523256
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsf fog lamp damaged
Fail116,435 miles (+6,657)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,435 miles
- Test number
- 128875223226
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNsf fog lamp damaged
Pass109,778 miles (+7,404)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 109,778 miles
- Test number
- 225325002258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,374 miles (+8,149)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 102,374 miles
- Test number
- 746867901235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,225 miles (+8,237)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 94,225 miles
- Test number
- 444103000295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 85,988 miles
- Test number
- 122315909268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,988 miles (+10,105)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,988 miles
- Test number
- 741525109253
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,883 miles (+16,195)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 75,883 miles
- Test number
- 491893808268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,688 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 59,688 miles
- Test number
- 553098507275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 CEW
- Does T31 CEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T31 CEW expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T31 CEW?
- The MOT on T31 CEW expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T31 CEW done?
- T31 CEW was recorded at 146,707 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 6,089 miles a year.
- Has T31 CEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 CEW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on T31 CEW 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 CEW find?
- T31 CEW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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