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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L31 LDWMOT history

L31 LDW is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 159,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L31 LDW silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
159,608 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LDW was last recorded at 159,608 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2010: 83,755 miles, lower than 138,416 miles on 15 Jul 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,605 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,608 miles
  • 2025 – 157,795 miles
  • 2024 – 155,289 miles
  • 2023 – 153,690 miles
  • 2022 – 151,971 miles
  • 2021 – 149,617 miles
  • 2020 – 145,692 miles
  • 2019 – 142,438 miles
  • 2018 – 139,700 miles
  • 2017 – 131,415 miles
  • 2016 – 127,121 miles
  • 2015 – 119,373 miles
  • 2014 – 115,204 miles
  • 2012 – 102,967 miles
  • 2011 – 98,338 miles
  • 2010 – 83,755 miles
  • 2009 – 69,309 miles
  • 2008 – 58,168 miles
  • 2007 – 45,504 miles
  • 2006 – 27,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,608 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral stop light disconnectedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front mirror danaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,608 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    159,608 miles
    Test number
    912759520569
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,605 miles (+1,810)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,605 miles
    Test number
    893203210473
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light disconnected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    660633434135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop lamp disconected

  4. Fail157,795 miles (+2,506)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,795 miles
    Test number
    404538709006
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,289 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,289 miles
    Test number
    318827173048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,690 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,690 miles
    Test number
    885404911150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,971 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,971 miles
    Test number
    114532853011
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass149,617 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,617 miles
    Test number
    483611368536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,692 miles (+3,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,692 miles
    Test number
    693398027173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass142,438 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,438 miles
    Test number
    932913733008
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror danaged

  11. Fail142,438 miles (+2,738)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,438 miles
    Test number
    574652488388
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror danaged

  12. Pass139,700 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    188912531284
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail139,700 miles (+8,285)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    567318789956
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass131,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    921690504112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,415 miles (+4,294)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,415 miles
    Test number
    899525112541
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass127,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,121 miles
    Test number
    112558249973
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail127,121 miles (+7,748)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,121 miles
    Test number
    471135474998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45x19 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 285/45x19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass119,373 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,373 miles
    Test number
    258868265116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail119,359 miles (+4,155)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    607603355115
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass115,204 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    387724354250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,186 miles (+12,219)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    537751454278
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass102,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    959759472289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,967 miles (+4,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,967 miles
    Test number
    677837872247
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass98,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,338 miles
    Test number
    129813571221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,338 miles (+14,583)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,338 miles
    Test number
    606732371289
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass83,755 miles (-54,661)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,755 miles
    Test number
    571894770295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass138,416 miles (+69,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    138,416 miles
    Test number
    731396890116
    • NoteAdvise rear brake discs worn

  28. Pass69,309 miles (+11,141)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    161818259247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,168 miles (+12,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    181314988267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass45,504 miles (+18,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    641173087272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,502 miles
    Test number
    843244786275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 LDW

Does L31 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LDW is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LDW?
The MOT on L31 LDW is valid until 1 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 LDW done?
L31 LDW was recorded at 159,608 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has L31 LDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LDW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 LDW find?
L31 LDW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop light disconnected; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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