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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T31 VLAMOT history

T31 VLA is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 149,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,861 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 VLA was last recorded at 149,861 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 3,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,185 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,676 miles
Average per year
7,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,861 miles
  • 2024 – 146,185 miles
  • 2023 – 141,211 miles
  • 2022 – 137,288 miles
  • 2021 – 133,373 miles
  • 2020 – 127,882 miles
  • 2019 – 115,481 miles
  • 2018 – 99,808 miles
  • 2017 – 84,912 miles
  • 2016 – 73,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,861 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,861 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,861 miles
    Test number
    594824270111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,185 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,185 miles
    Test number
    766505096246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,211 miles (+3,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    414953916484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass137,288 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,288 miles
    Test number
    673091475578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,373 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    236895806029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,882 miles (+3,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    191089059899
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass124,066 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,066 miles
    Test number
    136491135207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,481 miles (+15,673)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,481 miles
    Test number
    641233291146
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass99,808 miles (+14,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    106015186837
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass84,912 miles (+11,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,912 miles
    Test number
    611062417914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass73,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    425353131876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,180 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,180 miles
    Test number
    835262108812
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T31 VLA

Does T31 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 VLA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 VLA?
The MOT on T31 VLA is valid until 5 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 VLA done?
T31 VLA was recorded at 149,861 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,748 miles a year.
Has T31 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 VLA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on T31 VLA 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 VLA find?
T31 VLA passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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