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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T31 CHEMOT history

T31 CHE is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,579 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 CHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 CHE was last recorded at 132,579 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 7,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,822 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,757 miles
Average per year
10,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,579 miles
  • 2025 – 124,822 miles
  • 2024 – 115,602 miles
  • 2023 – 106,840 miles
  • 2022 – 96,830 miles
  • 2021 – 86,291 miles
  • 2020 – 75,676 miles
  • 2019 – 60,973 miles
  • 2018 – 46,693 miles
  • 2017 – 46,450 miles
  • 2016 – 26,869 miles
  • 2015 – 20,540 miles
  • 2014 – 14,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp slightly loose after the flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicle has underbody covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,579 miles (+7,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    970922789506
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,822 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    232218586533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,793 miles (+9,191)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,793 miles
    Test number
    687138947485
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass115,602 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    789411578361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  5. Fail115,602 miles (+8,762)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    195110705243
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  6. Pass106,840 miles (+10,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    126562450661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  7. Pass96,830 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    740581062005
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met

  8. Fail96,830 miles (+10,539)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,830 miles
    Test number
    613034482151
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just met
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on

  9. Pass86,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    203758223543
    • AdvisoryPad lining light on
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  10. Fail86,291 miles (+10,615)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    399678078742
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad lining light on
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  11. Pass75,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    320324624790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,676 miles (+14,703)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,676 miles
    Test number
    570855095765
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass60,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    250519961154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,973 miles (+14,280)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    555799314264
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass46,693 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,693 miles
    Test number
    739379992486
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp slightly loose after the flexi hose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underbody covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

  16. Fail46,450 miles (+19,581)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,450 miles
    Test number
    270008081167
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp slightly loose after the flexi hose (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has underbody covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

  17. Pass26,869 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,869 miles
    Test number
    183465417638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,540 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,540 miles
    Test number
    509522035166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail20,540 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,540 miles
    Test number
    548231935174
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass14,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,643 miles
    Test number
    515488624199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 CHE

Does T31 CHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 CHE is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 CHE?
The MOT on T31 CHE is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 CHE done?
T31 CHE was recorded at 132,579 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 10,039 miles a year.
Has T31 CHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 CHE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 CHE 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 CHE find?
T31 CHE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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