BMW 5 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc
L31 FWWMOT history
L31 FWW is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 20 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 205,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 205,621 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 7
- 7 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 17,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 FWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 20 Sept 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 FWW was last recorded at 205,621 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 15,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 190,606 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,015 miles
- Average per year
- 17,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,621 miles
- 2025 – 190,606 miles
- 2024 – 177,606 miles
- 2023 – 165,086 miles
- 2022 – 148,609 miles
- 2021 – 124,583 miles
- 2020 – 101,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,621 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (straight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
7 tests since 8 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,621 miles (+15,015)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 205,621 miles
- Test number
- 436382613345
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (straight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass190,606 miles (+13,000)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 190,606 miles
- Test number
- 209693857133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass177,606 miles (+12,520)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 177,606 miles
- Test number
- 771960089119
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake disc starting worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass165,086 miles (+16,477)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 165,086 miles
- Test number
- 295604954121
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass148,609 miles (+24,026)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 148,609 miles
- Test number
- 506191303729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,583 miles (+22,926)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 124,583 miles
- Test number
- 349844565789
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,657 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 101,657 miles
- Test number
- 852708151023
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal at differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
Questions about L31 FWW
- Does L31 FWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 FWW is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 FWW?
- The MOT on L31 FWW is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 FWW done?
- L31 FWW was recorded at 205,621 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 17,151 miles a year.
- Has L31 FWW ever failed its MOT?
- No. L31 FWW has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L31 FWW 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 L31 FWW find?
- L31 FWW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (straight); nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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