
BMW X5
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc
LA51 FDOMOT history
LA51 FDO is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,174 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 126,174 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,072 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 FDO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 FDO was last recorded at 126,174 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 4,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 121,953 miles · 27 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,221 miles
- Average per year
- 5,072 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 126,174 miles
- 2021 – 121,953 miles
- 2019 – 118,332 miles
- 2018 – 113,619 miles
- 2017 – 110,548 miles
- 2016 – 109,018 miles
- 2015 – 105,850 miles
- 2014 – 98,745 miles
- 2013 – 95,655 miles
- 2012 – 91,559 miles
- 2011 – 78,593 miles
- 2010 – 71,440 miles
- 2009 – 67,953 miles
- 2008 – 60,936 miles
- 2007 – 50,321 miles
- 2006 – 42,763 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,174 miles (+4,221)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 126,174 miles
- Test number
- 177547202986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,953 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 121,953 miles
- Test number
- 177746663258
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail121,953 miles (+3,621)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,953 miles
- Test number
- 252573430823
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass118,332 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,332 miles
- Test number
- 359673911921
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail118,332 miles (+4,713)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,332 miles
- Test number
- 279874124653
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass113,619 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 113,619 miles
- Test number
- 103735760525
- MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,619 miles (+3,071)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,619 miles
- Test number
- 952989727581
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,548 miles (+197)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 110,548 miles
- Test number
- 255088595104
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rear trailing arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
Fail110,351 miles (+1,333)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,351 miles
- Test number
- 408639470193
- FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rear trailing arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,018 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 109,018 miles
- Test number
- 760992622362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass105,850 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 105,850 miles
- Test number
- 616862276400
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryRear tires heavily cracked
- AdvisoryRear tires wearing on inner edge
Fail105,789 miles (+7,044)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,789 miles
- Test number
- 536910624426
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside and offside outer (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges
- AdvisoryRear tires heavily cracked
- AdvisoryRear tires wearing on inner edge
Pass98,745 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 98,745 miles
- Test number
- 319035154443
- NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs + slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + n/s/f brake pipe
Fail98,743 miles (+3,088)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,743 miles
- Test number
- 329114054481
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs + slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + n/s/f brake pipe
Pass95,655 miles (+4,096)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 95,655 miles
- Test number
- 349464283281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 91,559 miles
- Test number
- 237446482204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,559 miles (+5,760)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,559 miles
- Test number
- 887416982281
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass85,799 miles (+7,206)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 85,799 miles
- Test number
- 609511152046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,593 miles (+7,153)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 78,593 miles
- Test number
- 409906951076
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
Fail71,440 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,440 miles
- Test number
- 281241640071
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass71,440 miles (+3,487)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 71,440 miles
- Test number
- 910121840040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,953 miles (+7,017)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,953 miles
- Test number
- 161931959491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,936 miles (+10,615)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 60,936 miles
- Test number
- 304172058011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,321 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,321 miles
- Test number
- 141865857049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,318 miles (+7,555)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,318 miles
- Test number
- 164581057438
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass42,763 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 42,763 miles
- Test number
- 731345926073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 FDO
- Does LA51 FDO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 FDO expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 FDO?
- The MOT on LA51 FDO expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 FDO done?
- LA51 FDO was recorded at 126,174 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
- Has LA51 FDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 FDO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LA51 FDO 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 LA51 FDO find?
- LA51 FDO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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