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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2012 · 2,494 cc

X31 TECMOT history

X31 TEC is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

X31 TEC white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,184 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 TEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 TEC was last recorded at 97,184 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,120 miles · 9 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
4,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,184 miles
  • 2025 – 94,845 miles
  • 2024 – 94,825 miles
  • 2023 – 92,489 miles
  • 2021 – 84,368 miles
  • 2020 – 75,561 miles
  • 2019 – 63,331 miles
  • 2018 – 59,240 miles
  • 2017 – 55,161 miles
  • 2016 – 49,850 miles
  • 2015 – 44,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,184 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.

  • Rear discs inner side poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight budge in n/s front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,184 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,184 miles
    Test number
    175736486012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,120 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,120 miles
    Test number
    659218861521
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,845 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,845 miles
    Test number
    709099872832
    • AdvisoryRear discs inner side poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight budge in n/s front tyre
  4. Fail94,825 miles (+2,336)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    332061847563
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre low and low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear discs inner side poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
    • AdvisorySlight budge in n/s front tyre
  5. Pass92,489 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,489 miles
    Test number
    593982825102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,482 miles (+3,018)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,482 miles
    Test number
    227961193770
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass89,464 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,464 miles
    Test number
    802080594060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,421 miles (+5,053)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,421 miles
    Test number
    254958399754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass84,368 miles (+8,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    333369359628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,561 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,561 miles
    Test number
    674462317217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,367 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,367 miles
    Test number
    599852032436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,331 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    63,331 miles
    Test number
    431695669490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    447317256133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,240 miles (+4,079)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    406220830061
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass55,161 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    380676076610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,850 miles (+5,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    698988412465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front brake control arm (2.5.A.1c)
  17. Pass44,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    316434505153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,575 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,575 miles
    Test number
    528293705191
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Questions about X31 TEC

Does X31 TEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 TEC is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 TEC?
The MOT on X31 TEC is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 TEC done?
X31 TEC was recorded at 97,184 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
Has X31 TEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 TEC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 TEC 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 TEC find?
X31 TEC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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