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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

S31 HYNMOT history

S31 HYN is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

S31 HYN grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,052 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HYN
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
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 HYN was last recorded at 129,052 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,015 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,052 miles
  • 2025 – 129,015 miles
  • 2023 – 122,833 miles
  • 2022 – 111,065 miles
  • 2021 – 107,712 miles
  • 2020 – 103,502 miles
  • 2019 – 100,215 miles
  • 2018 – 92,938 miles
  • 2017 – 84,316 miles
  • 2016 – 76,536 miles
  • 2015 – 57,851 miles
  • 2014 – 52,781 miles
  • 2013 – 48,431 miles
  • 2012 – 43,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,052 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers on starts (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tapped on (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis-colored (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCovers + shields fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Centre Rear brake bulb inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front wipers smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,052 miles (+37)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,052 miles
    Test number
    836133379050
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers on starts (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tapped on (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis-colored (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch loose (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

  2. Pass129,015 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    119172922392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,833 miles (+11,768)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,833 miles
    Test number
    421233365232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,065 miles (+3,353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    916446364364
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

  5. Pass107,712 miles (+4,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,712 miles
    Test number
    836025899244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers + shields fitted

  6. Pass103,502 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,502 miles
    Test number
    858140874294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,215 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    281032884998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,938 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    420864196145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,316 miles (+7,780)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,316 miles
    Test number
    439430692516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,536 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    862002433125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,211 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    772001962547
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear brake bulb inop
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and 3mm
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  12. Fail66,210 miles (+8,359)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,210 miles
    Test number
    305667168848
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear brake bulb inop
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and 3mm
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  13. Pass57,851 miles (+5,070)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,851 miles
    Test number
    778717015063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil on minimum
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle has oil leaks

  14. Fail52,781 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    259472524075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  15. Pass52,781 miles (+4,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,781 miles
    Test number
    545982524093
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass48,431 miles (+5,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    696464143036
    • NoteCentre brake light not working

  17. Pass43,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,225 miles
    Test number
    118195142037
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S31 HYN

Does S31 HYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 HYN is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 HYN?
The MOT on S31 HYN is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 HYN done?
S31 HYN was recorded at 129,052 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,093 miles a year.
Has S31 HYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HYN has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on S31 HYN 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 S31 HYN find?
S31 HYN passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickers on starts; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface tapped on; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged dis-colored, and 7 more.

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