BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
T31 EMPMOT history
T31 EMP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,251 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 136,251 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,291 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 EMP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 EMP was last recorded at 136,251 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,248 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,003 miles
- Average per year
- 8,291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,251 miles
- 2025 – 130,248 miles
- 2024 – 117,330 miles
- 2023 – 105,142 miles
- 2020 – 86,336 miles
- 2019 – 76,637 miles
- 2018 – 67,411 miles
- 2017 – 57,010 miles
- 2016 – 46,105 miles
- 2015 – 35,017 miles
- 2014 – 31,901 miles
- 2013 – 26,885 miles
- 2012 – 21,626 miles
- 2011 – 17,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,251 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Lower exhaust mount/bracket damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,251 miles (+6,003)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 136,251 miles
- Test number
- 735074759827
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass130,248 miles (+1)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 130,248 miles
- Test number
- 178702838318
- AdvisoryLower exhaust mount/bracket damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail130,247 miles (+12,917)2 dangerous1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,247 miles
- Test number
- 440513122822
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower exhaust mount/bracket damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,330 miles (+12,188)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,330 miles
- Test number
- 772195169407
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant reservoir low
- AdvisoryCoolant staining around EGR cooler
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Catalytic converter lower mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake operation lagging on nearside
- AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit, worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,142 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 105,142 miles
- Test number
- 583536862659
- AdvisoryFront brake backing plates insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,135 miles (+18,799)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,135 miles
- Test number
- 902035335752
- DangerousRear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured o/s/f mounting bracket on the rear subframe corroded and holed. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront brake backing plates insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,336 miles (+9,699)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 86,336 miles
- Test number
- 915128314033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,637 miles (+9,226)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,637 miles
- Test number
- 472384776974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,411 miles (+10,401)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 67,411 miles
- Test number
- 336981793191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,010 miles (+10,905)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,010 miles
- Test number
- 850410491947
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,105 miles (+11,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 46,105 miles
- Test number
- 560731009720
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding very slightly
Pass35,017 miles (+3,116)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,017 miles
- Test number
- 266679935120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,901 miles (+5,016)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 31,901 miles
- Test number
- 545924354209
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
Pass26,885 miles (+5,259)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 26,885 miles
- Test number
- 155111363217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,626 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 21,626 miles
- Test number
- 768451272268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 17,287 miles
- Test number
- 815721671253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 EMP
- Does T31 EMP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 EMP is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T31 EMP?
- The MOT on T31 EMP is valid until 9 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 EMP done?
- T31 EMP was recorded at 136,251 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,291 miles a year.
- Has T31 EMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 EMP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T31 EMP 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 EMP find?
- T31 EMP passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both.
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