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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc

V31 BMSMOT history

V31 BMS is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

V31 BMS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,522 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 BMS was last recorded at 156,522 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 14,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,123 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,399 miles
Average per year
9,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,522 miles
  • 2025 – 142,123 miles
  • 2024 – 127,197 miles
  • 2023 – 115,063 miles
  • 2021 – 103,184 miles
  • 2019 – 90,494 miles
  • 2018 – 80,876 miles
  • 2017 – 67,410 miles
  • 2016 – 59,525 miles
  • 2015 – 50,623 miles
  • 2014 – 43,874 miles
  • 2013 – 35,435 miles
  • 2012 – 23,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,522 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,522 miles (+14,399)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,522 miles
    Test number
    168239339192
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,123 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,123 miles
    Test number
    278912256615
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,122 miles (+14,925)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    868864538747
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,197 miles
    Test number
    407315530109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail127,197 miles (+12,134)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,197 miles
    Test number
    281515195966
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,063 miles (+11,879)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,063 miles
    Test number
    821721265563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,184 miles
    Test number
    979440538902
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  8. Fail103,183 miles (+7,031)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,183 miles
    Test number
    830854298265
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working halo rings (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet conditions

  9. Pass96,152 miles (+5,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,152 miles
    Test number
    738810866559
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  10. Pass90,494 miles (+9,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    962363638383
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  11. Pass80,876 miles (+11,310)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,876 miles
    Test number
    969972929613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,566 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    848169109301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    323085290855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,410 miles (+7,885)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,410 miles
    Test number
    161497760012
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,525 miles (+8,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    224804573489
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted underneath

  16. Pass50,623 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    617448195012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,874 miles (+8,439)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    207974294075
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
    • NoteOffside front tyre nail

  18. Pass35,435 miles (+11,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,435 miles
    Test number
    536554893042
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass23,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    177347102130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 BMS

Does V31 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 BMS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 BMS?
The MOT on V31 BMS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 BMS done?
V31 BMS was recorded at 156,522 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 9,547 miles a year.
Has V31 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 BMS has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 BMS 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 V31 BMS find?
V31 BMS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components; central rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, and 3 more.

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