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BMW 5 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V31 BUDMOT history

V31 BUD is a white diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V31 BUD white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,588 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 BUD was last recorded at 162,588 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,615 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,973 miles
Average per year
12,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,588 miles
  • 2025 – 155,615 miles
  • 2024 – 147,210 miles
  • 2023 – 138,568 miles
  • 2022 – 128,402 miles
  • 2021 – 116,682 miles
  • 2020 – 103,856 miles
  • 2019 – 94,874 miles
  • 2018 – 81,733 miles
  • 2017 – 60,946 miles
  • 2016 – 41,443 miles
  • 2015 – 18,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,588 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,588 miles (+6,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,588 miles
    Test number
    988194316450
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass155,615 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    551269104421
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail155,599 miles (+8,389)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,599 miles
    Test number
    847310573578
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass147,210 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,210 miles
    Test number
    185626971232
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail147,204 miles (+8,636)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,204 miles
    Test number
    855603651919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,568 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    120001452692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,848 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,848 miles
    Test number
    752161166829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,402 miles (+11,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,402 miles
    Test number
    408976542999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryInner steering rack joint has slight play both sides

  9. Pass116,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    661277713112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail116,674 miles (+103)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    439351766217
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail116,571 miles (+12,715)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,571 miles
    Test number
    849630602721
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  12. Pass103,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    149477445142
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres stepped

  13. Fail103,856 miles (+8,982)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    946530245916
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres stepped

  14. Pass94,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    519396343959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail94,874 miles (+13,141)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    874518572258
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass81,733 miles (+20,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,733 miles
    Test number
    698153471802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass60,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    180183260564
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail60,946 miles (+19,503)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    638573018854
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre In shoulder and Run Flat not repairable.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre badly stepped.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass41,443 miles (+23,199)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,443 miles
    Test number
    529528087185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    18,244 miles
    Test number
    814702683049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 BUD

Does V31 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 BUD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 BUD?
The MOT on V31 BUD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 BUD done?
V31 BUD was recorded at 162,588 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 12,928 miles a year.
Has V31 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 BUD has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V31 BUD 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 BUD find?
V31 BUD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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