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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc

LB51 NTUMOT history

LB51 NTU is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2024
Mileage
121,724 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 NTU was last recorded at 121,724 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2018: 101,157 miles, lower than 166,177 miles on 30 Nov 2015.

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
118,495 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
3,229 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,724 miles
  • 2022 – 118,495 miles
  • 2021 – 113,730 miles
  • 2019 – 109,796 miles
  • 2018 – 101,157 miles
  • 2015 – 166,177 miles
  • 2014 – 152,570 miles
  • 2013 – 139,827 miles
  • 2012 – 127,045 miles
  • 2011 – 105,817 miles
  • 2010 – 101,049 miles
  • 2009 – 88,368 miles
  • 2008 – 75,813 miles
  • 2007 – 63,716 miles
  • 2006 – 51,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,724 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,724 miles (+3,229)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,724 miles
    Test number
    759729342446
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,495 miles (+4,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,495 miles
    Test number
    230951044303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,730 miles (+14)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,730 miles
    Test number
    951261941497
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail113,716 miles (+3,920)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,716 miles
    Test number
    936891335373
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,796 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,796 miles
    Test number
    760642536188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,370 miles (+6,213)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,370 miles
    Test number
    795789706743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,157 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,157 miles
    Test number
    188891036125
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
  8. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    810867530325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass166,177 miles (+13,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    166,177 miles
    Test number
    407996499410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,570 miles (+12,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    152,570 miles
    Test number
    395558434316
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass139,827 miles (+12,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    139,827 miles
    Test number
    267640943373
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
  12. Pass127,045 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    655626222338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,700 miles (+20,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,700 miles
    Test number
    355129812321
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass105,817 miles (+4,768)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,817 miles
    Test number
    438032321347
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass101,049 miles (+12,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    740503520356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass88,368 miles (+12,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    512207919323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Pass75,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    260146128309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,813 miles (+12,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,813 miles
    Test number
    831965128304
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass63,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    703303527363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,716 miles (+12,042)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    590543027377
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass51,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,674 miles
    Test number
    262937716399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 NTU

Does LB51 NTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 NTU expired on 27 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NTU?
The MOT on LB51 NTU expired on 27 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 NTU done?
LB51 NTU was recorded at 121,724 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has LB51 NTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NTU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 NTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 NTU find?
LB51 NTU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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