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BMW X5

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

V31 DBSMOT history

V31 DBS is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

V31 DBS black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,840 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 DBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 DBS was last recorded at 134,840 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,483 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,357 miles
Average per year
5,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,840 miles
  • 2025 – 131,483 miles
  • 2024 – 127,252 miles
  • 2023 – 122,810 miles
  • 2022 – 118,941 miles
  • 2021 – 112,911 miles
  • 2020 – 110,899 miles
  • 2018 – 108,877 miles
  • 2017 – 108,479 miles
  • 2016 – 107,350 miles
  • 2015 – 98,595 miles
  • 2014 – 88,719 miles
  • 2013 – 78,022 miles
  • 2012 – 68,447 miles
  • 2011 – 59,751 miles
  • 2010 – 49,233 miles
  • 2009 – 38,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,840 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,840 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,840 miles
    Test number
    960052909347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,483 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    131,483 miles
    Test number
    544333974394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,252 miles (+4,442)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,252 miles
    Test number
    662553896820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,810 miles (+3,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    371080742460
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,941 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,941 miles
    Test number
    371434749574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,911 miles (+2,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,911 miles
    Test number
    557461990396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion to both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion to n/s front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,899 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,899 miles
    Test number
    447306193885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,877 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    296144640891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass108,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    997016560728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,450 miles (+1,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,450 miles
    Test number
    242955895786
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass107,350 miles (+8,755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,350 miles
    Test number
    563054094576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,595 miles (+9,876)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,595 miles
    Test number
    355616255103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,719 miles (+10,697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    786697664135
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NotePlay o/s & n/s front lower arms

  14. Pass78,022 miles (+9,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    265064663413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass68,447 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    527316862130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,751 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,751 miles
    Test number
    227117261434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,233 miles (+10,749)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,233 miles
    Test number
    894099160134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight low effort rear park brake

  18. Pass38,484 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,484 miles
    Test number
    224360369140
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to leak
    • NoteSlight travel park brake

Questions about V31 DBS

Does V31 DBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 DBS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 DBS?
The MOT on V31 DBS is valid until 12 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 DBS done?
V31 DBS was recorded at 134,840 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,760 miles a year.
Has V31 DBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 DBS has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on V31 DBS 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 DBS find?
V31 DBS passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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