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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V31 SONMOT history

V31 SON is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 170,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V31 SON grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,711 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 SON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 SON was last recorded at 170,711 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 14,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,337 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,374 miles
Average per year
13,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,711 miles
  • 2025 – 156,337 miles
  • 2024 – 145,425 miles
  • 2023 – 137,003 miles
  • 2022 – 127,986 miles
  • 2021 – 117,581 miles
  • 2020 – 109,005 miles
  • 2019 – 101,999 miles
  • 2017 – 74,033 miles
  • 2016 – 49,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,711 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Disc Back Plates insecure.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,711 miles (+14,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,711 miles
    Test number
    950606216838
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Brake Disc Back Plates insecure.

  2. Pass156,337 miles (+10,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,337 miles
    Test number
    215992567943
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass145,425 miles (+8,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,425 miles
    Test number
    989776934808
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,003 miles (+9,017)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    442285748299
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,986 miles (+10,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,986 miles
    Test number
    268436448267
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,581 miles (+8,576)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    515208580859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    189872818398
    • AdvisoryChips in front windscreen

  8. Fail109,005 miles (+7,006)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    139098424031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChips in front windscreen

  9. Pass101,999 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,999 miles
    Test number
    391746018357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,992 miles (+27,959)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,992 miles
    Test number
    339806658563
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass74,033 miles (+24,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    74,033 miles
    Test number
    883757181563
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Pass49,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    462153081604
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (3.5.1g)

Questions about V31 SON

Does V31 SON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 SON is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 SON?
The MOT on V31 SON is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 SON done?
V31 SON was recorded at 170,711 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 13,055 miles a year.
Has V31 SON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 SON has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on V31 SON 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 SON find?
V31 SON passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: both front brake disc back plates insecure..

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