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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

S31 YEHMOT history

S31 YEH is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 74,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

S31 YEH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,405 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 YEH was last recorded at 74,405 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,106 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,299 miles
Average per year
2,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,405 miles
  • 2025 – 71,106 miles
  • 2024 – 69,799 miles
  • 2022 – 69,776 miles
  • 2021 – 69,766 miles
  • 2018 – 69,760 miles
  • 2017 – 68,171 miles
  • 2016 – 64,043 miles
  • 2015 – 61,838 miles
  • 2014 – 59,263 miles
  • 2013 – 56,093 miles
  • 2012 – 52,593 miles
  • 2011 – 48,108 miles
  • 2010 – 45,769 miles
  • 2009 – 42,031 miles
  • 2008 – 38,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,405 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side lower inner arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,405 miles (+3,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    566761643228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,106 miles (+1,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    948946391735
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,799 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    247728140122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail69,787 miles (+11)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,787 miles
    Test number
    603577281344
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass69,776 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,776 miles
    Test number
    594647852143
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass69,766 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,766 miles
    Test number
    399373823603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,763 miles (+3)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    944226521810
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    182129408296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail69,760 miles (+1,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,760 miles
    Test number
    505632569795
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass68,171 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,171 miles
    Test number
    502793630865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,043 miles
    Test number
    628284462534
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side lower inner arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail64,043 miles (+2,205)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,043 miles
    Test number
    331396501636
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side lower inner arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass61,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    595496945163
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail61,838 miles (+2,575)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    955016245100
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    798603944147
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail59,263 miles (+3,170)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,263 miles
    Test number
    477702144152
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass56,093 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,093 miles
    Test number
    718249543160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    399991052160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,593 miles (+4,485)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    267711552130
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly lipped

  20. Pass48,108 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    949982451159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,769 miles (+3,738)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    921433350132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,031 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    811804659190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,020 miles (+3,441)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    173513759173
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to show cord or ply.

  24. Pass38,579 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    120699248199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,119 miles
    Test number
    313604448069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 YEH

Does S31 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 YEH is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 YEH?
The MOT on S31 YEH is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 YEH done?
S31 YEH was recorded at 74,405 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,017 miles a year.
Has S31 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 YEH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 YEH 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 YEH find?
S31 YEH passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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