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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

T31 DABMOT history

T31 DAB is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
185,347 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 DAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 DAB was last recorded at 185,347 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 7,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,552 miles · 31 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,795 miles
Average per year
8,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,347 miles
  • 2022 – 177,552 miles
  • 2021 – 168,039 miles
  • 2020 – 158,193 miles
  • 2019 – 146,653 miles
  • 2017 – 133,914 miles
  • 2016 – 122,092 miles
  • 2015 – 110,480 miles
  • 2014 – 98,904 miles
  • 2013 – 84,963 miles
  • 2012 – 80,954 miles
  • 2010 – 70,313 miles
  • 2009 – 61,822 miles
  • 2008 – 52,545 miles
  • 2007 – 46,261 miles
  • 2006 – 39,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,347 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,347 miles (+7,795)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,347 miles
    Test number
    750041320325
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,552 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    177,552 miles
    Test number
    470577137740
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail177,552 miles (+20)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,552 miles
    Test number
    525398396204
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail177,532 miles (+9,493)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,532 miles
    Test number
    193525616817
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass168,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    168,039 miles
    Test number
    754048836964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,039 miles (+9,846)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,039 miles
    Test number
    880315903148
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

  7. Pass158,193 miles (+370)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,193 miles
    Test number
    392439469474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail157,823 miles (+11,170)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,823 miles
    Test number
    449904604200
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,653 miles (+267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,653 miles
    Test number
    120338068124
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail146,386 miles (+12,472)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,386 miles
    Test number
    904850576936
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing ALL WHEELS (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,914 miles
    Test number
    344409448572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail133,914 miles (+6,801)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,914 miles
    Test number
    915999320218
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

  13. Pass127,113 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    389740521535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,092 miles (+11,612)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,092 miles
    Test number
    120431119826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,480 miles (+11,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,480 miles
    Test number
    616116235092
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,904 miles (+13,941)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    977441924021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s stepper bar loose

  17. Pass84,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    857392333014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,963 miles (+107)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    117042833465
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Fail84,856 miles (+3,902)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,856 miles
    Test number
    708498623072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass80,954 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,954 miles
    Test number
    238558832051
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth sill steps insecure
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear section brake pipes greased checked to the best of my ability

  21. Fail80,952 miles (+10,639)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,952 miles
    Test number
    978897632047
    • DangerousBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear section brake pipes greased checked to the best of my ability

  22. Pass70,313 miles (+8,491)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    213622100324
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels movement in pin/bush
    • NoteSteering system play

  23. Pass61,822 miles (+9,277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,822 miles
    Test number
    484961309338
    • NoteN/s/f cv boot split

  24. Pass52,545 miles (+6,284)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    343519568295
    • NotePassenger side rear tyre wearing close to limits

  25. Pass46,261 miles (+6,676)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,261 miles
    Test number
    353313167244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,585 miles
    Test number
    384349566437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 DAB

Does T31 DAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 DAB expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 DAB?
The MOT on T31 DAB expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 DAB done?
T31 DAB was recorded at 185,347 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 8,842 miles a year.
Has T31 DAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 DAB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T31 DAB 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 T31 DAB find?
T31 DAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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