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S31 RKB

2023 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,715 mi
Last recorded28,715 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 RKB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 28,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 62,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 59,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 56,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mount removed from offside lower of front screen. ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight edge wear at inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,313 miles

Offside Front Brake disc inner side is corroded

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 26,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 26,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 19,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,356 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges and 3mm

some small cuts in o/s/rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 14,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 12,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,163 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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S31 RKB is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S31 RKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S31 RKB registered?

S31 RKB is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2023.

Is S31 RKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 RKB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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