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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y31 MESMOT history

Y31 MES is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

Y31 MES silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
123,989 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 MES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 MES was last recorded at 123,989 miles on 11 May 2026, 14,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,777 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,212 miles
Average per year
11,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,989 miles
  • 2025 – 109,777 miles
  • 2024 – 93,611 miles
  • 2023 – 83,294 miles
  • 2022 – 73,716 miles
  • 2021 – 59,551 miles
  • 2020 – 52,369 miles
  • 2019 – 41,211 miles
  • 2018 – 34,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,989 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,989 miles (+14,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    963943977557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass109,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    660212588026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail109,762 miles (+16,151)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    597424294886
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure including fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass93,611 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,611 miles
    Test number
    886461348972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,603 miles (+10,309)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    846886484178
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass83,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    555321413535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,294 miles (+9,578)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,294 miles
    Test number
    748414321514
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass73,716 miles (+71)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,716 miles
    Test number
    951216669649
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail73,645 miles (+14,094)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    779007502913
    • 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))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,551 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,551 miles
    Test number
    808423649545
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash, pads look visually ok.
  11. Fail59,483 miles (+7,114)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,483 miles
    Test number
    575533189264
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass52,369 miles (+11,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    330595314106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,211 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    985339119091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,080 miles (+7,046)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    707757078398
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear puncture in tyre
  15. Pass34,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,034 miles
    Test number
    209705895591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 MES

Does Y31 MES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 MES is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 MES?
The MOT on Y31 MES is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 MES done?
Y31 MES was recorded at 123,989 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 11,051 miles a year.
Has Y31 MES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 MES has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y31 MES 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 MES find?
Y31 MES passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front outer tyre slightly damaged.

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