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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,997 cc

X31 CEPMOT history

X31 CEP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

X31 CEP black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,700 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 CEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 CEP was last recorded at 174,700 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 12,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,327 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,373 miles
Average per year
8,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,700 miles
  • 2025 – 162,327 miles
  • 2024 – 153,328 miles
  • 2023 – 146,238 miles
  • 2022 – 135,278 miles
  • 2021 – 131,162 miles
  • 2020 – 127,363 miles
  • 2019 – 119,164 miles
  • 2018 – 109,649 miles
  • 2017 – 101,932 miles
  • 2016 – 84,996 miles
  • 2015 – 77,294 miles
  • 2014 – 68,228 miles
  • 2013 – 57,464 miles
  • 2012 – 47,484 miles
  • 2011 – 36,086 miles
  • 2010 – 33,427 miles
  • 2009 – 25,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake discs in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front tyre has minor wear at inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake discs in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,700 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,700 miles
    Test number
    630475495559
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail174,700 miles (+12,373)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,700 miles
    Test number
    698252393566
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,327 miles
    Test number
    506529725788
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail162,327 miles (+8,999)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,327 miles
    Test number
    975624651304
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass153,328 miles (+7,090)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,328 miles
    Test number
    213445779600
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,238 miles (+407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,238 miles
    Test number
    744026596863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail145,831 miles (+10,553)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,831 miles
    Test number
    904396614020
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass135,278 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,278 miles
    Test number
    595377618346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,162 miles
    Test number
    651689658138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,162 miles (+3,799)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,162 miles
    Test number
    446179327425
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass127,363 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    911120069108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,164 miles (+9,515)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    119,164 miles
    Test number
    558325435925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,649 miles (+7,717)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,649 miles
    Test number
    165295401261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,932 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,932 miles
    Test number
    589323063650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has minor wear at inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  15. Fail101,927 miles (+16,931)3 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,927 miles
    Test number
    787352164221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested Offside rear tyre not in a suitable condition (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has minor wear at inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  16. Pass84,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    471327989017
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail84,996 miles (+7,702)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    865430264705
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,294 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    315935235169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail77,294 miles (+9,066)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    906864535145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass68,228 miles (+10,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    409504614157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass57,464 miles (+9,980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    375453393059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,484 miles (+11,398)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    275919902165
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to wear on in side edges
    • NoteSlight cuts in near side rear tyre

  23. Pass36,086 miles (+2,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,086 miles
    Test number
    696526111126
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both front brake discs

  24. Pass33,427 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    801118320332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,215 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,215 miles
    Test number
    443950339327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvanced wear on both front tyres as well as small cuts in both tyre treads

Questions about X31 CEP

Does X31 CEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 CEP is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 CEP?
The MOT on X31 CEP is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 CEP done?
X31 CEP was recorded at 174,700 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 8,891 miles a year.
Has X31 CEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 CEP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 CEP 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 X31 CEP find?
X31 CEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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