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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K31 MDGMOT history

K31 MDG is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 264,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

K31 MDG black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
264,397 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 MDG was last recorded at 264,397 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,385 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
16,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 264,397 miles
  • 2025 – 228,675 miles
  • 2024 – 183,200 miles
  • 2023 – 160,072 miles
  • 2022 – 148,867 miles
  • 2021 – 129,279 miles
  • 2020 – 122,954 miles
  • 2019 – 118,973 miles
  • 2018 – 113,555 miles
  • 2017 – 97,116 miles
  • 2016 – 95,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,397 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside inner rack end slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass264,397 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    264,397 miles
    Test number
    725365346926
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack end slight play

  2. Fail264,385 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,385 miles
    Test number
    554812357219
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack end slight play

  3. Fail264,379 miles (+35,704)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,379 miles
    Test number
    270984207263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass228,675 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    228,675 miles
    Test number
    388245758110
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail228,672 miles (+45,472)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,672 miles
    Test number
    151137072854
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,200 miles (+23,128)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    183,200 miles
    Test number
    737051770526
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,072 miles (+11,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,072 miles
    Test number
    211190770297
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTAL OIL SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER TREY FITTED (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,867 miles (+19,588)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,867 miles
    Test number
    255332168647
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,279 miles (+6,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,279 miles
    Test number
    633770505448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass122,954 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    122,954 miles
    Test number
    490103329649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,973 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,973 miles
    Test number
    983538972879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,555 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,555 miles
    Test number
    431513812363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,496 miles (+16,380)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,496 miles
    Test number
    103729611729
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront rake discs lipped

  14. Pass97,116 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    832571202716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,385 miles (+3,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    185918823300
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass91,543 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,543 miles
    Test number
    741626372004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass91,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    218901390946
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,442 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    518703011064
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K31 MDG

Does K31 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 MDG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 MDG?
The MOT on K31 MDG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 MDG done?
K31 MDG was recorded at 264,397 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 16,717 miles a year.
Has K31 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 MDG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K31 MDG 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 K31 MDG find?
K31 MDG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside inner rack end slight play.

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