
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
V31 KALMOT history
V31 KAL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 193,764 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 193,764 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,419 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V31 KAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V31 KAL was last recorded at 193,764 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 9,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 184,472 miles · 13 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,292 miles
- Average per year
- 9,419 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 193,764 miles
- 2021 – 184,472 miles
- 2020 – 174,083 miles
- 2019 – 166,920 miles
- 2018 – 158,300 miles
- 2017 – 149,786 miles
- 2016 – 139,387 miles
- 2015 – 128,536 miles
- 2014 – 119,788 miles
- 2013 – 107,971 miles
- 2012 – 96,830 miles
- 2011 – 87,015 miles
- 2010 – 82,382 miles
- 2009 – 76,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
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.
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Coil spring corroded All Front & Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,764 miles (+9,292)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 193,764 miles
- Test number
- 750567793065
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
Pass184,472 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 184,472 miles
- Test number
- 941794153092
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective Illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail184,464 miles (+10,381)3 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,464 miles
- Test number
- 929719756210
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective Illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass174,083 miles (+7,163)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 174,083 miles
- Test number
- 454291542992
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper retaining clip missing
Pass166,920 miles (+8,620)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 166,920 miles
- Test number
- 623449203098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,300 miles (+8,514)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 158,300 miles
- Test number
- 983748446889
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass149,786 miles (+10,399)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,786 miles
- Test number
- 182381485945
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass139,387 miles (+10,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 139,387 miles
- Test number
- 792169152819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,536 miles (+8,748)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 128,536 miles
- Test number
- 797965376881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,788 miles
- Test number
- 225551864282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,788 miles (+11,817)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,788 miles
- Test number
- 885411364262
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass107,971 miles (+11,141)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 107,971 miles
- Test number
- 419410963254
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass96,830 miles (+9,815)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 96,830 miles
- Test number
- 259475262242
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f tyre getting low on tread
Pass87,015 miles (+4,633)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 87,015 miles
- Test number
- 308158921287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,382 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,382 miles
- Test number
- 561616410378
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass76,344 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 76,344 miles
- Test number
- 430935869379
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass73,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 73,413 miles
- Test number
- 160514609396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V31 KAL
- Does V31 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V31 KAL expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V31 KAL?
- The MOT on V31 KAL expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V31 KAL done?
- V31 KAL was recorded at 193,764 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 9,419 miles a year.
- Has V31 KAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V31 KAL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on V31 KAL 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 KAL find?
- V31 KAL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake warning lamp on.
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