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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.

V31 KAL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass193,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. Pass128,536 miles (+8,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,536 miles
    Test number
    797965376881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    225551864282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Pass87,015 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    308158921287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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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