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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

Y31 TULMOT history

Y31 TUL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

Y31 TUL blue 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 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
90,590 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 TUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 TUL was last recorded at 90,590 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 4,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,531 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,059 miles
Average per year
3,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,590 miles
  • 2025 – 86,531 miles
  • 2024 – 77,509 miles
  • 2023 – 76,865 miles
  • 2022 – 74,348 miles
  • 2020 – 65,405 miles
  • 2019 – 59,484 miles
  • 2018 – 57,014 miles
  • 2017 – 54,395 miles
  • 2016 – 51,305 miles
  • 2015 – 48,511 miles
  • 2014 – 43,933 miles
  • 2013 – 41,705 miles
  • 2012 – 39,073 miles
  • 2011 – 36,513 miles
  • 2010 – 34,072 miles
  • 2009 – 30,771 miles
  • 2008 – 27,658 miles
  • 2007 – 23,152 miles
  • 2006 – 16,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,590 miles (+4,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    90,590 miles
    Test number
    287523418086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass86,531 miles (+9,022)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    718874240904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,509 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    767306849950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,865 miles (+2,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    854583401149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,348 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,348 miles
    Test number
    672022470352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,421 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    761808407962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    65,405 miles
    Test number
    628387922126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,400 miles (+5,916)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    454559213097
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,484 miles (+2,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    793900954969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass57,014 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    694168503833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,395 miles (+3,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    987021047910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass51,305 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    204587236531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,511 miles
    Test number
    388802345193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,511 miles (+4,578)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,511 miles
    Test number
    198592645128
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass43,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    156619444132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,933 miles (+2,228)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,933 miles
    Test number
    627639344125
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass41,705 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,705 miles
    Test number
    896269743130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,073 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    639399142150
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass39,073 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    695389442149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,513 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,513 miles
    Test number
    936694241176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,072 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,072 miles
    Test number
    380708630168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,771 miles
    Test number
    474708149147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,770 miles (+3,112)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,770 miles
    Test number
    722238649108
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass27,658 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    922756958175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,152 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,152 miles
    Test number
    311203757113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,974 miles
    Test number
    582064216051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 TUL

Does Y31 TUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 TUL is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y31 TUL?
The MOT on Y31 TUL is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 TUL done?
Y31 TUL was recorded at 90,590 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
Has Y31 TUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 TUL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y31 TUL 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 TUL find?
Y31 TUL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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