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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LA51 YGRMOT history

LA51 YGR is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LA51 YGR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,440 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YGR was last recorded at 103,440 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,647 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,793 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,440 miles
  • 2024 – 95,647 miles
  • 2023 – 93,104 miles
  • 2021 – 89,537 miles
  • 2020 – 87,388 miles
  • 2019 – 84,934 miles
  • 2018 – 83,018 miles
  • 2017 – 81,560 miles
  • 2016 – 80,432 miles
  • 2015 – 78,763 miles
  • 2014 – 75,800 miles
  • 2013 – 74,776 miles
  • 2012 – 73,562 miles
  • 2011 – 71,966 miles
  • 2010 – 68,406 miles
  • 2009 – 54,759 miles
  • 2008 – 43,344 miles
  • 2007 – 33,089 miles
  • 2006 – 25,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,440 miles (+7,793)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,440 miles
    Test number
    262229611566
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,647 miles (+2,543)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    835338039013
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,104 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,104 miles
    Test number
    402364024832
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    788445008736
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,537 miles (+2,149)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    499286546665
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass87,388 miles (+2,454)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    850726688767
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,934 miles (+1,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,934 miles
    Test number
    242129387912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,018 miles (+1,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,018 miles
    Test number
    264281626346
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass81,560 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    942077487710
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal PAS reservoir area (2.3.3b)

  10. Fail81,555 miles (+1,123)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,555 miles
    Test number
    465177096809
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal PAS reservoir area (2.3.3b)

  11. Pass80,432 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    968535127727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,763 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    127334895073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    189625694048
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass75,800 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    575585994083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,776 miles (+1,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    156385893457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

  16. Pass73,562 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,562 miles
    Test number
    605483782010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,966 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    549395371002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass68,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,406 miles
    Test number
    414517590044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail68,406 miles (+13,647)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,406 miles
    Test number
    593337690014
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,759 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    151833299496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail54,605 miles (+11,261)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    920870299051
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass43,344 miles (+10,255)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    611446888000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,089 miles
    Test number
    783321107118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,083 miles (+7,672)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    790111307157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass25,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    192280906168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YGR

Does LA51 YGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YGR is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YGR?
The MOT on LA51 YGR is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 YGR done?
LA51 YGR was recorded at 103,440 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has LA51 YGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YGR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on LA51 YGR 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 YGR find?
LA51 YGR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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