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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X231 AAKMOT history

X231 AAK is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

X231 AAK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,112 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 AAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 AAK was last recorded at 165,112 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 5,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,956 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,156 miles
Average per year
6,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,112 miles
  • 2025 – 159,956 miles
  • 2024 – 155,430 miles
  • 2022 – 145,625 miles
  • 2021 – 141,673 miles
  • 2018 – 141,375 miles
  • 2017 – 134,880 miles
  • 2016 – 125,929 miles
  • 2015 – 116,242 miles
  • 2014 – 106,676 miles
  • 2013 – 96,779 miles
  • 2012 – 86,668 miles
  • 2011 – 76,748 miles
  • 2010 – 67,381 miles
  • 2009 – 56,920 miles
  • 2008 – 45,133 miles
  • 2007 – 33,676 miles
  • 2006 – 32,619 miles
  • 2005 – 28,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,112 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,112 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,112 miles
    Test number
    857072293300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,956 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    159,956 miles
    Test number
    721707018942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,430 miles
    Test number
    687093914641
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe and brake pipe front and rear corroded

  4. Fail155,428 miles (+9,803)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,428 miles
    Test number
    931108501053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe and brake pipe front and rear corroded

  5. Pass145,625 miles (+3)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,625 miles
    Test number
    184913255073
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWeld repairs undersealed

  6. Fail145,622 miles (+3,949)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,622 miles
    Test number
    236781641028
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever on suspension arm insecure (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded to back arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort requirements only just met.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,673 miles (+298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,673 miles
    Test number
    309655474520
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass141,375 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,375 miles
    Test number
    215480309037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank borderline (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail141,375 miles (+6,495)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,375 miles
    Test number
    732438646342
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank borderline (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,880 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    904433110700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,772 miles (+8,843)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,772 miles
    Test number
    796879186407
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass125,929 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,929 miles
    Test number
    204521172224
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail125,914 miles (+9,672)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,914 miles
    Test number
    800385762601
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,242 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,242 miles
    Test number
    302402923423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail116,176 miles (+9,500)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,176 miles
    Test number
    990101330219
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,676 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    467466984284
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront wiperblads split

  17. Fail106,676 miles (+9,897)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    796656484250
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront wiperblads split

  18. Pass96,779 miles (+10,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    795182083205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,668 miles (+9,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,668 miles
    Test number
    715640092262
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass76,748 miles (+9,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,748 miles
    Test number
    245044181290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    67,381 miles
    Test number
    224986180286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,381 miles (+10,461)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,381 miles
    Test number
    291016580246
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass56,920 miles (+11,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    262541779292
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass45,133 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    121171988286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,128 miles (+11,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    321290488494
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,676 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,676 miles
    Test number
    841731277291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,619 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,619 miles
    Test number
    661867776202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,237 miles
    Test number
    290797475228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 AAK

Does X231 AAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 AAK is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 AAK?
The MOT on X231 AAK is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 AAK done?
X231 AAK was recorded at 165,112 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,753 miles a year.
Has X231 AAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 AAK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X231 AAK 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 X231 AAK find?
X231 AAK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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