
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
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.
- 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
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass109,796 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,796 miles
- Test number
- 760642536188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,370 miles (+6,213)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 107,370 miles
- Test number
- 795789706743
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass166,177 miles (+13,607)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 166,177 miles
- Test number
- 407996499410
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass127,045 miles (+345)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 127,045 miles
- Test number
- 655626222338
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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)
Pass75,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 75,813 miles
- Test number
- 260146128309
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass63,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,716 miles
- Test number
- 703303527363
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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