
BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,926 cc
L31 SMSMOT history
L31 SMS is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 155,606 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 SMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 SMS was last recorded at 155,606 miles on 30 Jul 2022, 1,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 154,592 miles · 4 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,014 miles
- Average per year
- 6,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 155,606 miles
- 2021 – 154,592 miles
- 2019 – 150,464 miles
- 2017 – 147,272 miles
- 2016 – 142,231 miles
- 2015 – 137,056 miles
- 2014 – 134,066 miles
- 2013 – 126,259 miles
- 2012 – 120,648 miles
- 2011 – 106,564 miles
- 2010 – 98,569 miles
- 2009 – 98,187 miles
- 2008 – 79,634 miles
- 2007 – 69,339 miles
- 2006 – 56,836 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake hose slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front outer door handle damaged but door can still be opened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,606 miles (+1,014)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 155,606 miles
- Test number
- 337607195627
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
- AdvisoryRear brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass154,592 miles (+4,128)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 154,592 miles
- Test number
- 243551239491
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
Pass150,464 miles (+3,192)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,464 miles
- Test number
- 717275390360
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,272 miles (+27)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 147,272 miles
- Test number
- 618504114495
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle damaged but door can still be opened
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers plus under shields fitted obscuring some parts
Fail147,245 miles (+5,014)6 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,245 miles
- Test number
- 474800923050
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly damaged o/s/f and n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle damaged but door can still be opened
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine covers plus under shields fitted obscuring some parts
Pass142,231 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 142,231 miles
- Test number
- 544342333618
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail142,229 miles (+5,173)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,229 miles
- Test number
- 897210486672
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass137,056 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 137,056 miles
- Test number
- 654453498787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,043 miles (+707)15 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,043 miles
- Test number
- 929139436356
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over tank (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over tank (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fail136,336 miles (+2,270)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,336 miles
- Test number
- 679727265140
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail134,066 miles (+7,807)3 dangerous11 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,066 miles
- Test number
- 308709314403
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil warning lamp on
- NoteOsf outer door handle loose/insecure
Pass126,259 miles (+5,611)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 126,259 miles
- Test number
- 218154163423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,648 miles (+14,084)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 120,648 miles
- Test number
- 758092012187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass106,564 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 106,564 miles
- Test number
- 728585521148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,558 miles (+7,989)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,558 miles
- Test number
- 138681691412
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass98,569 miles (+382)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 98,569 miles
- Test number
- 111918460425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,187 miles (+18,553)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 98,187 miles
- Test number
- 770184759024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,634 miles (+10,295)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 79,634 miles
- Test number
- 312324458079
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass69,339 miles (+12,503)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 69,339 miles
- Test number
- 112404157414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,836 miles (+167)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 56,836 miles
- Test number
- 463291156096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,669 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,669 miles
- Test number
- 992309146023
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about L31 SMS
- Does L31 SMS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 SMS expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 SMS?
- The MOT on L31 SMS expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 SMS done?
- L31 SMS was recorded at 155,606 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 6,017 miles a year.
- Has L31 SMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 SMS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2017.
- Has the mileage on L31 SMS 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 SMS find?
- L31 SMS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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