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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

X31 RASMOT history

X31 RAS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

X31 RAS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,766 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 RAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 RAS was last recorded at 84,766 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,919 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,847 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,766 miles
  • 2025 – 80,919 miles
  • 2024 – 78,057 miles
  • 2023 – 73,679 miles
  • 2022 – 69,830 miles
  • 2021 – 65,835 miles
  • 2020 – 62,176 miles
  • 2019 – 58,307 miles
  • 2018 – 54,031 miles
  • 2017 – 46,600 miles
  • 2016 – 32,930 miles
  • 2015 – 28,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light adrift

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,766 miles (+3,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    526666244890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light adrift

  2. Pass80,919 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    928267432481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,057 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,057 miles
    Test number
    650871131187
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass73,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    309556638300
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail73,679 miles (+3,849)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,679 miles
    Test number
    533112646207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass69,830 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    725717745999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail69,810 miles (+3,975)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,810 miles
    Test number
    203160411215
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass65,835 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,835 miles
    Test number
    917556871535
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass62,176 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    191243592633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,136 miles (+3,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,136 miles
    Test number
    738184644061
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass58,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    140056806815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

  12. Fail58,307 miles (+4,276)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    163253405984
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 2.5mm

  13. Pass54,031 miles (+7,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    162429745916
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass46,600 miles (+13,670)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,600 miles
    Test number
    111650817299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    157718883857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,930 miles (+4,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    448248814229
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

  17. Pass28,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    408201775145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X31 RAS

Does X31 RAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 RAS is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 RAS?
The MOT on X31 RAS is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 RAS done?
X31 RAS was recorded at 84,766 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has X31 RAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 RAS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X31 RAS 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 RAS find?
X31 RAS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front fog light adrift.

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