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BMW 218

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V31 JPSMOT history

V31 JPS is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 2 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 53,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

V31 JPS black BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,659 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 JPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 JPS was last recorded at 53,659 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,142 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,517 miles
Average per year
3,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,659 miles
  • 2025 – 51,142 miles
  • 2024 – 47,672 miles
  • 2023 – 45,094 miles
  • 2022 – 41,674 miles
  • 2020 – 35,741 miles
  • 2019 – 33,821 miles
  • 2018 – 28,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,659 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer slightly misaligned but providing enough fluid to clear screen
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/17
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySigns of coolant residue

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall And Nail In Tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,659 miles (+2,517)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    721143572958
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer slightly misaligned but providing enough fluid to clear screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/17
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant residue

  2. Pass51,142 miles (+3,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    881373370413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen washer slightly misaligned but providing enough fluid
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass47,672 miles (+2,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    47,672 miles
    Test number
    825861715171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen wiper smearing

  4. Pass45,094 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    779151185125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall And Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail45,078 miles (+3,404)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,078 miles
    Test number
    645636319595
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall And Nail In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass41,674 miles (+5,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,674 miles
    Test number
    583606518657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass35,741 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    226348568028
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Rear (Heavily Perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,821 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,821 miles
    Test number
    276038649458
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to low to record

  9. Pass28,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,997 miles
    Test number
    593179573225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 JPS

Does V31 JPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 JPS is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 JPS?
The MOT on V31 JPS is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 JPS done?
V31 JPS was recorded at 53,659 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,093 miles a year.
Has V31 JPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 JPS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 JPS 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 JPS find?
V31 JPS passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside windscreen washer slightly misaligned but providing enough fluid to clear screen; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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