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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LB51 ETOMOT history

LB51 ETO is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
160,633 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ETO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ETO was last recorded at 160,633 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 5,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,513 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,120 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,633 miles
  • 2023 – 155,513 miles
  • 2022 – 148,724 miles
  • 2021 – 145,386 miles
  • 2019 – 137,144 miles
  • 2018 – 130,601 miles
  • 2017 – 126,423 miles
  • 2016 – 121,134 miles
  • 2015 – 114,343 miles
  • 2014 – 109,657 miles
  • 2013 – 103,478 miles
  • 2012 – 99,453 miles
  • 2011 – 93,300 miles
  • 2010 – 86,863 miles
  • 2009 – 63,126 miles
  • 2008 – 48,749 miles
  • 2007 – 41,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,633 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,633 miles
    Test number
    786464574074
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,633 miles (+5,120)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,633 miles
    Test number
    254178722453
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,513 miles (+6,789)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,513 miles
    Test number
    637163973353
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass148,724 miles (+3,338)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,724 miles
    Test number
    263477501205
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  5. Pass145,386 miles (+8,242)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,386 miles
    Test number
    900496905925
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens damaged

  6. Pass137,144 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,144 miles
    Test number
    860545560388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,143 miles (+6,542)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,143 miles
    Test number
    803640938065
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass130,601 miles (+4,178)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,601 miles
    Test number
    202511289763
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between brake hoses to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,423 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    457234329722
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  10. Fail126,423 miles (+5,289)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    331597021124
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  11. Pass121,134 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    121,134 miles
    Test number
    151971171072
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  12. Fail121,134 miles (+6,791)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,134 miles
    Test number
    489421638973
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some items

  13. Pass114,343 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    559008095119
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted unable to test sills

  14. Fail114,343 miles (+4,686)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    176785895110
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted unable to test sills

  15. Pass109,657 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    196064104210
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCat rattles on emissons test
    • NoteN/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

  16. Fail109,657 miles (+6,179)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,657 miles
    Test number
    706784304285
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCat rattles on emissons test
    • NoteN/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

  17. Pass103,478 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,478 miles
    Test number
    649213713215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail103,468 miles (+4,015)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    757177203252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass99,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    746765662221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,453 miles (+6,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    975594662230
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass93,300 miles (+6,437)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    529330471246
    • NoteSlight cut to nearside front tyre

  22. Pass86,863 miles (+3,000)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,863 miles
    Test number
    682492310245
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall cut

  23. Fail83,863 miles (+20,737)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    811879300285
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake 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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall cut

  24. Fail63,126 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    161875609122
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass63,126 miles (+14,377)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,126 miles
    Test number
    351505609192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,749 miles
    Test number
    842193908105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail48,749 miles (+7,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,749 miles
    Test number
    513980208194
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass41,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    650695047097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 ETO

Does LB51 ETO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 ETO expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ETO?
The MOT on LB51 ETO expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 ETO done?
LB51 ETO was recorded at 160,633 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has LB51 ETO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ETO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 ETO 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 LB51 ETO find?
LB51 ETO passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: eml on; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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