BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
S31 JFWMOT history
S31 JFW is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 61,487 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 61,487 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,592 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 JFW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 JFW was last recorded at 61,487 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 61,487 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,592 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,487 miles
- 2025 – 60,321 miles
- 2024 – 58,797 miles
- 2023 – 56,184 miles
- 2022 – 52,960 miles
- 2021 – 49,714 miles
- 2020 – 47,347 miles
- 2019 – 42,612 miles
- 2018 – 38,187 miles
- 2017 – 32,386 miles
- 2016 – 25,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,487 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,487 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 61,487 miles
- Test number
- 429433722651
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,487 miles (+1,166)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,487 miles
- Test number
- 762959444305
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,321 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 60,321 miles
- Test number
- 113304432069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,797 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 58,797 miles
- Test number
- 970005105827
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass56,184 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 56,184 miles
- Test number
- 623188047951
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail56,184 miles (+3,224)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,184 miles
- Test number
- 471611758196
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass52,960 miles (+3,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 52,960 miles
- Test number
- 789331702273
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,714 miles (+2,367)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 49,714 miles
- Test number
- 192567013242
- 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))
Pass47,347 miles (+4,735)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 47,347 miles
- Test number
- 251037210599
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,612 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,612 miles
- Test number
- 790615383820
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail42,611 miles (+4,424)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,611 miles
- Test number
- 431807064463
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass38,187 miles (+5,801)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 38,187 miles
- Test number
- 241902932806
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass32,386 miles (+6,914)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 32,386 miles
- Test number
- 622836125621
- AdvisoryFront DPF clamp weak causing slight movement in exhaust, still support at this time
Pass25,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 25,472 miles
- Test number
- 791720003685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 JFW
- Does S31 JFW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 JFW is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 JFW?
- The MOT on S31 JFW is valid until 4 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 JFW done?
- S31 JFW was recorded at 61,487 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,592 miles a year.
- Has S31 JFW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 JFW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S31 JFW 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 JFW find?
- S31 JFW passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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