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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

N31 LYRMOT history

N31 LYR is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

N31 LYR grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,129 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N31 LYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N31 LYR was last recorded at 97,129 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,068 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,061 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,129 miles
  • 2025 – 95,068 miles
  • 2024 – 92,427 miles
  • 2023 – 88,973 miles
  • 2022 – 84,532 miles
  • 2021 – 81,262 miles
  • 2020 – 78,032 miles
  • 2018 – 73,397 miles
  • 2017 – 68,782 miles
  • 2016 – 62,213 miles
  • 2015 – 53,579 miles
  • 2014 – 43,016 miles
  • 2013 – 35,010 miles
  • 2012 – 30,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,129 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.

  • Engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,129 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    812028887213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,068 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,068 miles
    Test number
    558523294098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass92,427 miles (+3,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    445938428797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,973 miles (+4,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    88,973 miles
    Test number
    663628248007
    • AdvisorySill cover and under trays fitted

  5. Pass84,532 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,532 miles
    Test number
    471063788297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,262 miles (+3,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    956251721923
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

  7. Pass78,032 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    979246133231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,397 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,397 miles
    Test number
    516582817788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,782 miles
    Test number
    589810449783
    • AdvisoryEngine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

  10. Fail68,782 miles (+6,569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,782 miles
    Test number
    215969138194
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

  11. Pass62,213 miles (+8,634)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    738446799001
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate weld has broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged has been alloy welded (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on outer edge

  12. Pass53,579 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    715795992839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,460 miles (+10,444)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    838582393290
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass43,016 miles (+2,517)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,016 miles
    Test number
    546204304378
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass40,499 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    265729624469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePart of nearside front brake back plate loose

  16. Fail40,499 miles (+5,489)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    555499624124
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePart of nearside front brake back plate loose

  17. Pass35,010 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    286733523119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,921 miles (+130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,921 miles
    Test number
    837125832117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass30,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    666401982033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N31 LYR

Does N31 LYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N31 LYR is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N31 LYR?
The MOT on N31 LYR is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N31 LYR done?
N31 LYR was recorded at 97,129 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has N31 LYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N31 LYR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on N31 LYR 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 N31 LYR find?
N31 LYR passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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