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Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

TLV 731MOT history

TLV 731 is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 56,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,778 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLV 731
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLV 731 was last recorded at 56,778 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,776 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,778 miles
  • 2025 – 56,711 miles
  • 2024 – 56,620 miles
  • 2022 – 54,259 miles
  • 2021 – 53,562 miles
  • 2020 – 53,493 miles
  • 2019 – 53,343 miles
  • 2018 – 52,019 miles
  • 2017 – 50,174 miles
  • 2016 – 48,226 miles
  • 2015 – 46,064 miles
  • 2014 – 39,496 miles
  • 2013 – 34,235 miles
  • 2012 – 26,637 miles
  • 2011 – 19,428 miles
  • 2009 – 16,371 miles
  • 2008 – 15,627 miles
  • 2007 – 14,848 miles
  • 2006 – 13,936 miles
  • 2005 – 13,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,778 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight washers inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySection of nearside front inner wing liner missingRecorded 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,778 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,778 miles
    Test number
    468194274759
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySection of nearside front inner wing liner missing

  2. Fail56,776 miles (+65)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,776 miles
    Test number
    314800722047
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySection of nearside front inner wing liner missing

  3. Pass56,711 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,711 miles
    Test number
    819428782384
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass56,620 miles (+2,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,620 miles
    Test number
    739707816277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    767262651699
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded heavily

  6. Fail54,259 miles (+697)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    368408778267
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded heavily

  7. Pass53,562 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,562 miles
    Test number
    587950064660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail53,544 miles (+51)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,544 miles
    Test number
    470685214681
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass53,493 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,493 miles
    Test number
    728315142942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,490 miles (+147)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,490 miles
    Test number
    764211395077
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning fluid level low (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass53,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    292140622941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,343 miles (+1,324)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    348081310525
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass52,019 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    659019801313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,921 miles (+747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,921 miles
    Test number
    946415995624
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass50,174 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    460703871482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  16. Fail50,174 miles (+1,948)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    457285005581
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut in inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  17. Pass48,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    887873490462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,226 miles (+2,162)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    753566194561
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass46,064 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    207116605198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteDeep cut in nsr tyre cannot see cords

  20. Fail46,064 miles (+6,568)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,064 miles
    Test number
    347046005197
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteDeep cut in nsr tyre cannot see cords

  21. Fail39,496 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    416475054042
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteRear brake pipes and n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

  22. Pass39,496 miles (+5,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    635215354095
    • NoteRear brake pipes and n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

  23. Pass34,235 miles (+173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,235 miles
    Test number
    687563663073
    • NoteNsr tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlay in both front bottom ball joints not to excess

  24. Fail34,062 miles (+7,425)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,062 miles
    Test number
    659890863077
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsr tyre worn inner edge
    • NotePlay in both front bottom ball joints not to excess

  25. Pass26,637 miles (+7,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    195376062078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass19,428 miles (+3,057)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    19,428 miles
    Test number
    977370841060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edges

  27. Pass16,371 miles (+744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    16,371 miles
    Test number
    764306759344
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs worn advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

  28. Pass15,627 miles (+773)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,627 miles
    Test number
    982956248324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs corroded on edges

  29. Pass14,854 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    14,854 miles
    Test number
    170967008033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail14,848 miles (+912)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,848 miles
    Test number
    390832057337
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise handbrake slighty low effort
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre tread low advise front brake discs corroded on edges

  31. Pass13,936 miles (+693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    13,936 miles
    Test number
    370193166369
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre worn down to 2.5mm

  32. Pass13,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    13,243 miles
    Test number
    622444465306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail13,243 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,243 miles
    Test number
    633983265302
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion to front brake discs

Questions about TLV 731

What vehicle is registration TLV 731 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLV 731 on a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jan 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TLV 731 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TLV 731 is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TLV 731?
The MOT on TLV 731 is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TLV 731 done?
TLV 731 was recorded at 56,778 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,101 miles a year.
Has TLV 731 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLV 731 has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on TLV 731 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 TLV 731 find?
TLV 731 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: both headlight washers inoperative; general underbody corrosion; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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