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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X31 LPNMOT history

X31 LPN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

X31 LPN white 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
140,840 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 LPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 LPN was last recorded at 140,840 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2023: 111,028 miles, lower than 111,051 miles on 25 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,839 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,840 miles
  • 2025 – 134,384 miles
  • 2024 – 123,914 miles
  • 2023 – 111,041 miles
  • 2022 – 99,460 miles
  • 2021 – 90,248 miles
  • 2020 – 84,172 miles
  • 2019 – 74,553 miles
  • 2018 – 66,126 miles
  • 2017 – 57,417 miles
  • 2016 – 46,719 miles
  • 2015 – 34,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,840 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,840 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    140,840 miles
    Test number
    347793531011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,839 miles (+6,455)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,839 miles
    Test number
    450031281679
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub bush to lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass134,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    624150356929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering some mot items
  4. Fail134,384 miles (+10,470)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,384 miles
    Test number
    224533048982
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays covering some mot items
  5. Pass123,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,914 miles
    Test number
    594477762283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail123,593 miles (+12,552)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,593 miles
    Test number
    766888313691
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass111,041 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,041 miles
    Test number
    597560240853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail111,028 miles (-23)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    771344986733
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured hub cracked on the balljoint pointing up (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail111,051 miles (+11,591)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    519051834145
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass99,460 miles (+9,212)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    531128945181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,248 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    698696368676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,172 miles (+9,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,172 miles
    Test number
    102993807067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass74,553 miles (+8,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    944291015456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass66,126 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,126 miles
    Test number
    748838353225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    204023386183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail57,417 miles (+10,698)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    111371688439
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass46,719 miles (+12,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,719 miles
    Test number
    877036223323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass34,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,247 miles
    Test number
    107868795159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X31 LPN

Does X31 LPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 LPN is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 LPN?
The MOT on X31 LPN is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 LPN done?
X31 LPN was recorded at 140,840 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 9,799 miles a year.
Has X31 LPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 LPN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 LPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X31 LPN find?
X31 LPN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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