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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

V31 TCYMOT history

V31 TCY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 190,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

V31 TCY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,067 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 TCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 TCY was last recorded at 190,067 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 10,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,837 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,230 miles
Average per year
10,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,067 miles
  • 2024 – 179,837 miles
  • 2023 – 166,547 miles
  • 2022 – 158,449 miles
  • 2021 – 149,642 miles
  • 2020 – 141,285 miles
  • 2019 – 139,579 miles
  • 2018 – 134,205 miles
  • 2017 – 127,369 miles
  • 2016 – 109,732 miles
  • 2015 – 95,529 miles
  • 2014 – 84,291 miles
  • 2013 – 77,291 miles
  • 2012 – 67,380 miles
  • 2011 – 53,627 miles
  • 2010 – 38,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to front pipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,067 miles (+10,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,067 miles
    Test number
    133595651778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to front pipe clamp area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass179,837 miles (+13,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,837 miles
    Test number
    633306265109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,547 miles (+8,098)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,547 miles
    Test number
    827562991669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,449 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,449 miles
    Test number
    105365930206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,642 miles (+8,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,642 miles
    Test number
    704439417645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass141,285 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    392654357066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,579 miles (+5,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,579 miles
    Test number
    511982554271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass134,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    262335957859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,205 miles (+6,836)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    338986035902
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass127,369 miles (+17,637)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,369 miles
    Test number
    650442205293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,732 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    236104517449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,723 miles (+14,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    766548020231
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  13. Pass95,529 miles (+11,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    970558911621
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass84,291 miles (+7,000)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,291 miles
    Test number
    899328384255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear bump stop deteriorated
  15. Pass77,291 miles (+9,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,291 miles
    Test number
    877989883278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass67,380 miles (+13,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    366526992457
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass53,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    689301691214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail53,627 miles (+14,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    808170691293
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass38,779 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,779 miles
    Test number
    171378880232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on out sides

Questions about V31 TCY

Does V31 TCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 TCY is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V31 TCY?
The MOT on V31 TCY is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 TCY done?
V31 TCY was recorded at 190,067 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 10,047 miles a year.
Has V31 TCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 TCY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on V31 TCY 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 TCY find?
V31 TCY passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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