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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

V31 HRYMOT history

V31 HRY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V31 HRY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,553 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 HRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 HRY was last recorded at 130,553 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,058 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,495 miles
Average per year
7,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,553 miles
  • 2025 – 129,058 miles
  • 2024 – 123,785 miles
  • 2023 – 114,831 miles
  • 2022 – 107,742 miles
  • 2021 – 98,355 miles
  • 2020 – 92,786 miles
  • 2019 – 87,456 miles
  • 2018 – 82,307 miles
  • 2017 – 77,579 miles
  • 2016 – 70,969 miles
  • 2015 – 62,643 miles
  • 2014 – 56,397 miles
  • 2013 – 44,734 miles
  • 2012 – 31,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,553 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,553 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,553 miles
    Test number
    747337989348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,058 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,058 miles
    Test number
    941317457467
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail129,056 miles (+5,271)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    777428305177
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,785 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,785 miles
    Test number
    649936584833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail123,784 miles (+8,953)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,784 miles
    Test number
    260946613555
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass114,831 miles (+7,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    196956044703
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass107,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    929720328468
    • AdvisoryAll tyres tread wearing thin and wearing on inner edges - especially front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  8. Fail107,742 miles (+9,387)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,742 miles
    Test number
    921333779404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres tread wearing thin and wearing on inner edges - especially front tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass98,355 miles (+5,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,355 miles
    Test number
    643228337475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn, nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass92,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    730965942623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail92,786 miles (+5,330)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    572413063049
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.78mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.07mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,456 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    362051154890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,222 miles (+4,915)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    184862575365
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,307 miles (+4,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    951605117162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass77,579 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    764483684958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,567 miles (+6,598)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,567 miles
    Test number
    310139935314
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass70,969 miles (+8,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    190141458892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm, smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    305733370346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail62,643 miles (+6,246)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,643 miles
    Test number
    246271592763
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass56,397 miles (+11,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,397 miles
    Test number
    787157014394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass44,734 miles (+12,798)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,734 miles
    Test number
    325719793248
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass31,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,936 miles
    Test number
    649062822311
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about V31 HRY

Does V31 HRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 HRY is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 HRY?
The MOT on V31 HRY is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 HRY done?
V31 HRY was recorded at 130,553 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 7,229 miles a year.
Has V31 HRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 HRY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 HRY 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 V31 HRY find?
V31 HRY passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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