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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

T31 TXMMOT history

T31 TXM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,056 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 TXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 TXM was last recorded at 142,056 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,876 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,180 miles
Average per year
5,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,056 miles
  • 2024 – 137,876 miles
  • 2023 – 132,090 miles
  • 2022 – 125,599 miles
  • 2021 – 122,694 miles
  • 2020 – 118,076 miles
  • 2019 – 114,873 miles
  • 2018 – 110,833 miles
  • 2017 – 106,154 miles
  • 2016 – 100,562 miles
  • 2015 – 94,631 miles
  • 2013 – 84,742 miles
  • 2012 – 84,516 miles
  • 2011 – 80,023 miles
  • 2010 – 75,368 miles
  • 2009 – 70,201 miles
  • 2008 – 66,717 miles
  • 2007 – 55,975 miles
  • 2006 – 43,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,056 miles (+4,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,056 miles
    Test number
    494650543521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass137,876 miles (+5,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    884196732655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,090 miles (+6,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,090 miles
    Test number
    684826749565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,599 miles
    Test number
    533928673716
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,598 miles (+2,904)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,598 miles
    Test number
    494921515598
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,694 miles (+4,618)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    546626332032
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    443851601604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail118,076 miles (+3,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,076 miles
    Test number
    774583705088
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass114,873 miles (+4,040)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,873 miles
    Test number
    118527249571
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    824592361509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail110,833 miles (+4,679)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    667659263390
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,154 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,154 miles
    Test number
    818215661583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass100,562 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    100,562 miles
    Test number
    186107132634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,631 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    566326127352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,332 miles (+4,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,332 miles
    Test number
    206760825460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass84,742 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    457892233205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,516 miles (+4,493)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    377806032484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSRS light on.

  18. Pass80,023 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    268291971188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail79,961 miles (+4,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    976528561171
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass75,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,368 miles
    Test number
    694747260197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,357 miles (+5,156)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    624647260157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,201 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,201 miles
    Test number
    204364179176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass66,717 miles (+10,742)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,717 miles
    Test number
    552470938140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass55,975 miles (+12,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    282822027146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    974609826146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 TXM

Does T31 TXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 TXM is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 TXM?
The MOT on T31 TXM is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 TXM done?
T31 TXM was recorded at 142,056 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,054 miles a year.
Has T31 TXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 TXM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T31 TXM 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 TXM find?
T31 TXM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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