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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc

T31 ORBMOT history

T31 ORB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
106,642 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 ORB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 ORB was last recorded at 106,642 miles on 17 Nov 2022, 5,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,259 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,383 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,642 miles
  • 2021 – 101,259 miles
  • 2020 – 95,677 miles
  • 2019 – 87,912 miles
  • 2018 – 80,757 miles
  • 2017 – 76,643 miles
  • 2016 – 71,391 miles
  • 2015 – 65,033 miles
  • 2014 – 59,137 miles
  • 2013 – 54,170 miles
  • 2012 – 46,962 miles
  • 2011 – 41,907 miles
  • 2010 – 36,172 miles
  • 2009 – 28,030 miles
  • 2008 – 21,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,642 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F >> NEW ADVISED ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F >> NEW ADVISED ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE >> NEW ADVISED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,642 miles (+5,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    576136076610
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,259 miles (+5,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,259 miles
    Test number
    617940535725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,677 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,677 miles
    Test number
    210990491939
    • AdvisoryALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail95,677 miles (+7,765)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,677 miles
    Test number
    484558556020
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH CORRECTED (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED WITH TYRES
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated O/S/F >> NEW ADVISED ASAP (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F OUTER EDGE >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F BOTH EDGES >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,912 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    189981152666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of a slight engine oil leak

  6. Pass80,757 miles (+4,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,757 miles
    Test number
    854280564774
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass76,643 miles (+5,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,643 miles
    Test number
    306167922457
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak

  8. Pass71,391 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    823012592710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  9. Fail71,380 miles (+6,347)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,380 miles
    Test number
    603200421370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads very low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on wear bars and badly worn edges
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  10. Pass65,033 miles (+5,896)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,033 miles
    Test number
    436839145717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

  11. Pass59,137 miles (+4,967)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    346161514256
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass54,170 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    708855323265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,962 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,962 miles
    Test number
    419894342183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,907 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    386278151191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,172 miles (+8,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,172 miles
    Test number
    183684250197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,030 miles (+6,323)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,030 miles
    Test number
    400389539157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,707 miles
    Test number
    282885858185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 ORB

Does T31 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 ORB expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 ORB?
The MOT on T31 ORB expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 ORB done?
T31 ORB was recorded at 106,642 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2022, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has T31 ORB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 ORB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T31 ORB 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 ORB find?
T31 ORB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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