
BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc
V31 NGSMOT history
V31 NGS is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 168,671 mi
- At MOT on 25 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,138 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V31 NGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V31 NGS was last recorded at 168,671 miles on 25 May 2022, 12,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 156,086 miles · 19 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 12,585 miles
- Average per year
- 9,138 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 168,671 miles
- 2021 – 156,086 miles
- 2020 – 142,252 miles
- 2019 – 126,426 miles
- 2018 – 117,430 miles
- 2017 – 102,798 miles
- 2016 – 98,040 miles
- 2014 – 92,303 miles
- 2013 – 79,625 miles
- 2012 – 69,921 miles
- 2011 – 58,305 miles
- 2010 – 49,691 miles
- 2009 – 42,537 miles
- 2008 – 38,581 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,671 miles (+12,585)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 168,671 miles
- Test number
- 469999675705
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass156,086 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 156,086 miles
- Test number
- 139517341325
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail156,060 miles (+255)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,060 miles
- Test number
- 548224641118
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From the top of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail155,805 miles (+13,553)3 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,805 miles
- Test number
- 389403806865
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle very slow 61% imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault at dash. (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass142,252 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 142,252 miles
- Test number
- 595894600819
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail142,252 miles (+15,826)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,252 miles
- Test number
- 703744093195
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass126,426 miles (+8,996)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 126,426 miles
- Test number
- 744519815602
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,430 miles (+14,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 117,430 miles
- Test number
- 138669584754
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 102,798 miles
- Test number
- 235473225850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,798 miles (+4,758)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,798 miles
- Test number
- 645462987636
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass98,040 miles (+5,737)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 98,040 miles
- Test number
- 776917658053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass92,303 miles (+5,760)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 92,303 miles
- Test number
- 305636054387
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,543 miles (+6,918)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 86,543 miles
- Test number
- 537110914098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,625 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 79,625 miles
- Test number
- 536363113186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,625 miles (+9,704)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,625 miles
- Test number
- 999273713109
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass69,921 miles (+11,616)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 69,921 miles
- Test number
- 889924812155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,305 miles (+8,614)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 58,305 miles
- Test number
- 136418981025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,691 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 49,691 miles
- Test number
- 674415070130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,784 miles (+5,247)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,784 miles
- Test number
- 430081160023
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear brake disc faces corroded
Pass42,537 miles (+3,956)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,537 miles
- Test number
- 544461359045
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSQUEAL FROM PARKING BRAKE NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WHEN APPLIED ON RBT
- NoteUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED BY BODY PLASTICS
Pass38,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 38,581 miles
- Test number
- 162339258045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V31 NGS
- Does V31 NGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V31 NGS expired on 18 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V31 NGS?
- The MOT on V31 NGS expired on 18 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V31 NGS done?
- V31 NGS was recorded at 168,671 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 9,138 miles a year.
- Has V31 NGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V31 NGS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on V31 NGS 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 NGS find?
- V31 NGS passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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