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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

T31 RUFMOT history

T31 RUF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,708 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 RUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 RUF was last recorded at 80,708 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,543 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,708 miles
  • 2025 – 74,318 miles
  • 2024 – 65,952 miles
  • 2023 – 59,815 miles
  • 2022 – 53,790 miles
  • 2021 – 49,125 miles
  • 2020 – 47,120 miles
  • 2019 – 44,278 miles
  • 2018 – 40,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,708 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,708 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    807154039344
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,543 miles (+6,225)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    514069635818
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,318 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,318 miles
    Test number
    369346070743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail74,305 miles (+8,353)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,305 miles
    Test number
    655628873756
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass65,952 miles (+6,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    789947697075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass59,815 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    294055462832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass53,790 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,790 miles
    Test number
    505360099106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,125 miles (+2,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,125 miles
    Test number
    812113672799
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass47,120 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    243466113587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,278 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    125207680766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,205 miles
    Test number
    290564606343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 RUF

Does T31 RUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 RUF is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 RUF?
The MOT on T31 RUF is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 RUF done?
T31 RUF was recorded at 80,708 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has T31 RUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 RUF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 RUF 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 RUF find?
T31 RUF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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