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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T31 NJPMOT history

T31 NJP is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 174,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,889 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 NJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 NJP was last recorded at 174,889 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,970 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,919 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,889 miles
  • 2025 – 171,970 miles
  • 2024 – 169,106 miles
  • 2023 – 165,139 miles
  • 2022 – 161,480 miles
  • 2021 – 154,216 miles
  • 2020 – 152,612 miles
  • 2019 – 149,277 miles
  • 2018 – 145,848 miles
  • 2017 – 142,271 miles
  • 2016 – 136,790 miles
  • 2015 – 131,707 miles
  • 2014 – 128,034 miles
  • 2013 – 122,871 miles
  • 2012 – 119,766 miles
  • 2011 – 109,296 miles
  • 2010 – 100,064 miles
  • 2009 – 89,471 miles
  • 2008 – 79,483 miles
  • 2007 – 72,294 miles
  • 2006 – 60,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess levelling switch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,889 miles
    Test number
    108520522867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    778530245489
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,970 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,970 miles
    Test number
    647974118072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess levelling switch (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  4. Fail171,966 miles (+2,860)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,966 miles
    Test number
    578204794404
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess levelling switch (5.3.5 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,106 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,106 miles
    Test number
    206099402505
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,100 miles (+3,961)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,100 miles
    Test number
    978407415214
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,139 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,139 miles
    Test number
    733204205882
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn/perished slight
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  8. Fail165,132 miles (+3,652)2 dangerous10 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,132 miles
    Test number
    619636168309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation door wont open from outside (9.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component pin or bush excessively worn all rear subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes worn/perished slight
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  9. Pass161,480 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,480 miles
    Test number
    501354739023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,216 miles
    Test number
    783753481673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,216 miles (+1,604)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,216 miles
    Test number
    624266200574
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  12. Pass152,612 miles (+3,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,612 miles
    Test number
    666850443114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass149,277 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,277 miles
    Test number
    134042241283
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  14. Fail149,277 miles (+3,429)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,277 miles
    Test number
    278034757438
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  15. Pass145,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,848 miles
    Test number
    702588960935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,848 miles (+3,577)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,848 miles
    Test number
    619103367318
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass142,271 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    142,271 miles
    Test number
    280430668159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,198 miles (+5,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,198 miles
    Test number
    716892036442
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass136,790 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,790 miles
    Test number
    273124869060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail136,733 miles (+5,026)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,733 miles
    Test number
    681290617842
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass131,707 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,707 miles
    Test number
    199509045444
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass128,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    409415364035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail128,034 miles (+5,163)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    446714264082
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Fail122,871 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,871 miles
    Test number
    179293773046
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass122,871 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    122,871 miles
    Test number
    615373873089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass119,766 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,766 miles
    Test number
    236478692298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail119,090 miles (+9,794)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,090 miles
    Test number
    526252582274
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass109,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    355993781477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail109,296 miles (+9,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    925419971245
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass100,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,064 miles
    Test number
    952380280252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail100,064 miles (+10,593)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,064 miles
    Test number
    921700880261
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass89,471 miles (+9,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,471 miles
    Test number
    331671289293
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  33. Pass79,483 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,483 miles
    Test number
    722563588262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass72,294 miles (+11,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,294 miles
    Test number
    810070697200
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency ok for mot but low(20%)

  35. Pass60,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    901835476229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail60,982 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    414385976225
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T31 NJP

Does T31 NJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 NJP is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 NJP?
The MOT on T31 NJP is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 NJP done?
T31 NJP was recorded at 174,889 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has T31 NJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 NJP has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T31 NJP 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 NJP find?
T31 NJP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge.

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