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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y31 AJBMOT history

Y31 AJB is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

Y31 AJB grey 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
130,839 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 AJB was last recorded at 130,839 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,892 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,947 miles
Average per year
6,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,839 miles
  • 2024 – 128,892 miles
  • 2023 – 126,310 miles
  • 2022 – 121,557 miles
  • 2021 – 112,726 miles
  • 2020 – 106,958 miles
  • 2019 – 99,320 miles
  • 2018 – 92,166 miles
  • 2017 – 86,068 miles
  • 2016 – 78,332 miles
  • 2015 – 65,146 miles
  • 2014 – 61,169 miles
  • 2013 – 49,642 miles
  • 2012 – 43,621 miles
  • 2010 – 34,372 miles
  • 2009 – 23,725 miles
  • 2008 – 22,952 miles
  • 2007 – 17,056 miles
  • 2006 – 13,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,839 miles (+1,947)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    130,839 miles
    Test number
    702037562271
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,892 miles (+2,582)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    724854347448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass126,310 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    126,310 miles
    Test number
    500961993978
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail126,310 miles (+4,753)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,310 miles
    Test number
    637534822994
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass121,557 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,557 miles
    Test number
    521262771687
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,557 miles (+8,831)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,557 miles
    Test number
    778678180622
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,726 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    650854363781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,726 miles (+5,768)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    521797253593
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,958 miles (+7,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,958 miles
    Test number
    805656018313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    922875000890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,320 miles (+7,154)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,320 miles
    Test number
    964064959383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass92,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    234510848555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,166 miles (+6,098)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    890690403191
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass86,068 miles (+7,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    367207788251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,332 miles (+13,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    984293556034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  16. Pass65,146 miles (+3,977)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,146 miles
    Test number
    205309145058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass61,169 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,169 miles
    Test number
    447699214297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,470 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    157099954476
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,470 miles (+8,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,470 miles
    Test number
    309909854049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail49,642 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    137049953458
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass49,642 miles (+6,021)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    388049653017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass43,621 miles (+9,249)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    638722662082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    424819390224
    • NoteSlight play in front wheels

  24. Fail34,372 miles (+10,647)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    873899890267
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in front wheels

  25. Pass23,725 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,725 miles
    Test number
    330160149472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,714 miles (+762)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,714 miles
    Test number
    894259239269
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass22,952 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,952 miles
    Test number
    233103138233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,056 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,056 miles
    Test number
    823496337142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    13,836 miles
    Test number
    202876036101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 AJB

Does Y31 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 AJB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 AJB?
The MOT on Y31 AJB is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 AJB done?
Y31 AJB was recorded at 130,839 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,007 miles a year.
Has Y31 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 AJB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y31 AJB 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 Y31 AJB find?
Y31 AJB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; both front wings corroded, and 2 more.

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