BMW 5 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
L31 TVAMOT history
L31 TVA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 178,355 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 178,355 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 TVA
- 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
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 TVA was last recorded at 178,355 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 16,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,573 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16,782 miles
- Average per year
- 11,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,355 miles
- 2025 – 161,573 miles
- 2024 – 149,955 miles
- 2023 – 140,804 miles
- 2021 – 130,868 miles
- 2020 – 122,535 miles
- 2019 – 111,484 miles
- 2018 – 100,681 miles
- 2017 – 90,117 miles
- 2016 – 70,151 miles
- 2015 – 57,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,355 miles (+16,782)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 178,355 miles
- Test number
- 430443962515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,573 miles (+11,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 161,573 miles
- Test number
- 395929189380
- AdvisoryChips in screen
- AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded
Pass149,955 miles (+9,151)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 149,955 miles
- Test number
- 271632479373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 140,804 miles
- Test number
- 872254632452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,803 miles (+9,935)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,803 miles
- Test number
- 256426279362
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass130,868 miles (+8,333)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,868 miles
- Test number
- 137641713191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,535 miles (+11,051)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,535 miles
- Test number
- 513341510900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,484 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 111,484 miles
- Test number
- 609660255164
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail111,481 miles (+10,800)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,481 miles
- Test number
- 808143020242
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,681 miles (+10,564)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 100,681 miles
- Test number
- 342207182126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,117 miles (+19,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 90,117 miles
- Test number
- 919822079359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass70,151 miles (+12,685)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 70,151 miles
- Test number
- 487975731069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,466 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 57,466 miles
- Test number
- 279387313023
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about L31 TVA
- Does L31 TVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TVA is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 TVA?
- The MOT on L31 TVA is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 TVA done?
- L31 TVA was recorded at 178,355 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 11,592 miles a year.
- Has L31 TVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 TVA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 TVA 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 TVA find?
- L31 TVA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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