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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LB51 ZGRMOT history

LB51 ZGR is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,698 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 ZGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 ZGR was last recorded at 116,698 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,413 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,698 miles
  • 2025 – 116,413 miles
  • 2024 – 114,943 miles
  • 2023 – 114,574 miles
  • 2022 – 113,414 miles
  • 2021 – 111,454 miles
  • 2020 – 110,311 miles
  • 2019 – 102,965 miles
  • 2017 – 95,489 miles
  • 2016 – 88,547 miles
  • 2015 – 86,861 miles
  • 2014 – 84,243 miles
  • 2013 – 81,737 miles
  • 2012 – 78,745 miles
  • 2011 – 76,842 miles
  • 2010 – 76,366 miles
  • 2009 – 74,088 miles
  • 2008 – 68,065 miles
  • 2007 – 62,670 miles
  • 2006 – 54,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,698 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Back box heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,698 miles (+285)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    877935077715
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass116,413 miles (+1,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,413 miles
    Test number
    750676387928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass114,943 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,943 miles
    Test number
    980119583329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,574 miles (+1,160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,574 miles
    Test number
    777119241395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,414 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,414 miles
    Test number
    347633807043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,454 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    705588207828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail111,430 miles (+1,119)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    245742143217
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,311 miles (+7,346)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    345009307821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,965 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    404536143079
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear trailing arm bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf rear arm ball joint

  10. Fail102,893 miles (+7,404)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,893 miles
    Test number
    236519884004
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBack box heat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear trailing arm bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf rear arm ball joint

  11. Pass95,489 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    877116651167
    • AdvisoryNsf wing mirror deteriorated

  12. Fail95,403 miles (+6,856)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,403 miles
    Test number
    199224334186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge completely bald (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on when position light is turned on (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNsf wing mirror deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNsr possible puncture low on pressure

  13. Pass88,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    736926770362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail88,547 miles (+1,686)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,547 miles
    Test number
    526004368594
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass86,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    879508513538
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail86,861 miles (+2,618)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    702573298294
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass84,243 miles (+2,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    768571314343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass81,737 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    717360513371
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass78,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,745 miles
    Test number
    168820602300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,745 miles (+1,903)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,745 miles
    Test number
    646759392281
    • FailureNearside 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)

  21. Pass76,842 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,842 miles
    Test number
    485242611360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

  22. Fail76,841 miles (+475)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,841 miles
    Test number
    177949301399
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

  23. Pass76,366 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,366 miles
    Test number
    670052410302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail76,365 miles (+2,277)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,365 miles
    Test number
    401820810482
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass74,088 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,088 miles
    Test number
    883096019325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    520342058342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,065 miles (+5,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,065 miles
    Test number
    544221358394
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  28. Pass62,670 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    703702337301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    364516206366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail54,656 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,656 miles
    Test number
    762186706373
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LB51 ZGR

Does LB51 ZGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 ZGR is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 ZGR?
The MOT on LB51 ZGR is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 ZGR done?
LB51 ZGR was recorded at 116,698 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has LB51 ZGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 ZGR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 ZGR 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 ZGR find?
LB51 ZGR passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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