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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L31 VKYMOT history

L31 VKY is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 4 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 139,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L31 VKY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,167 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
20,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 VKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
4 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 VKY was last recorded at 139,167 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 22,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,855 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
22,312 miles
Average per year
20,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,167 miles
  • 2025 – 116,855 miles
  • 2024 – 99,816 miles
  • 2023 – 77,630 miles
  • 2022 – 65,702 miles
  • 2021 – 55,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,167 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,167 miles (+22,312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,167 miles
    Test number
    646675363570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,855 miles (+17,039)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,855 miles
    Test number
    333999994178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,816 miles (+22,186)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,816 miles
    Test number
    681756921658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,630 miles (+11,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,630 miles
    Test number
    417622047959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass65,702 miles (+10,266)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,702 miles
    Test number
    906467435477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,436 miles (+12,349)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    55,436 miles
    Test number
    319408975141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,087 miles (+241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    43,087 miles
    Test number
    564460347214
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass42,846 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,846 miles
    Test number
    207058935380
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Questions about L31 VKY

Does L31 VKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 VKY is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 VKY?
The MOT on L31 VKY is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 VKY done?
L31 VKY was recorded at 139,167 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 20,941 miles a year.
Has L31 VKY ever failed its MOT?
No. L31 VKY has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L31 VKY 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 VKY find?
L31 VKY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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