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BMW X5

Silver · Lpg · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y311 BCVMOT history

Y311 BCV is a silver lpg BMW X5 first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2023.

Y311 BCV silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2024
Mileage
140,790 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 BCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 BCV was last recorded at 140,790 miles on 8 Dec 2023, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2006: 49,997 miles, lower than 50,002 miles on 11 Jan 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,874 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
5,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,790 miles
  • 2022 – 139,874 miles
  • 2021 – 136,857 miles
  • 2020 – 128,381 miles
  • 2018 – 126,243 miles
  • 2017 – 119,494 miles
  • 2016 – 114,307 miles
  • 2015 – 108,427 miles
  • 2014 – 105,181 miles
  • 2013 – 100,620 miles
  • 2012 – 92,809 miles
  • 2010 – 80,810 miles
  • 2009 – 71,930 miles
  • 2008 – 62,719 miles
  • 2007 – 59,041 miles
  • 2006 – 50,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,790 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,790 miles (+916)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,790 miles
    Test number
    355790123162
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass139,874 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,874 miles
    Test number
    306172059924
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,868 miles (+3,011)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,868 miles
    Test number
    577065070810
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,857 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,857 miles
    Test number
    125586565966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,381 miles
    Test number
    916783706531
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail128,381 miles (+2,138)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,381 miles
    Test number
    139735229425
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,243 miles (+6,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,243 miles
    Test number
    350440776624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,494 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,494 miles
    Test number
    392823417586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,307 miles (+5,880)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    369497884749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    806820715289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,427 miles (+3,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,427 miles
    Test number
    629118505283
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass105,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    309250524457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,181 miles (+4,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    725590624211
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass100,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    725418193103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,620 miles (+7,811)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    879427193101
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass92,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    385144012493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,809 miles (+11,999)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,809 miles
    Test number
    418034412212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass80,810 miles (+8,880)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,810 miles
    Test number
    172381100388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass71,930 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    542743999264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,920 miles (+9,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,920 miles
    Test number
    394439289403
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass62,719 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    651819778101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,041 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,041 miles
    Test number
    952040487137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,971 miles (+8,593)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,971 miles
    Test number
    350668177193
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass50,378 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    990496166170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,997 miles (-5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    490138016053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,002 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,002 miles
    Test number
    482771416099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about Y311 BCV

Does Y311 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 BCV expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 BCV?
The MOT on Y311 BCV expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 BCV done?
Y311 BCV was recorded at 140,790 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2023, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
Has Y311 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 BCV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y311 BCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y311 BCV find?
Y311 BCV passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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