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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

LE51 CWVMOT history

LE51 CWV is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 6 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 218,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LE51 CWV black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
218,631 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 CWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 CWV was last recorded at 218,631 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,408 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
9,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,631 miles
  • 2025 – 210,930 miles
  • 2023 – 210,622 miles
  • 2022 – 194,785 miles
  • 2021 – 186,728 miles
  • 2020 – 172,443 miles
  • 2019 – 158,390 miles
  • 2018 – 143,291 miles
  • 2017 – 139,969 miles
  • 2016 – 129,931 miles
  • 2015 – 118,742 miles
  • 2014 – 106,962 miles
  • 2013 – 97,594 miles
  • 2012 – 90,920 miles
  • 2011 – 79,577 miles
  • 2010 – 70,633 miles
  • 2009 – 56,923 miles
  • 2008 – 46,795 miles
  • 2006 – 36,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,631 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,631 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    218,631 miles
    Test number
    330103650810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail218,408 miles (+7,478)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,408 miles
    Test number
    558676815034
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,930 miles (+72)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    210,930 miles
    Test number
    485866545359
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail210,858 miles (+236)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,858 miles
    Test number
    163445099443
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,622 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    210,622 miles
    Test number
    351700137906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush on hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail210,610 miles (+15,825)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,610 miles
    Test number
    736108947652
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside front mounting point severally weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front mounting point weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush on hub has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass194,785 miles (+8,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,785 miles
    Test number
    448762719882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass186,728 miles (+14,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,728 miles
    Test number
    822805397790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush There is up & down play on top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass172,443 miles (+14,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    172,443 miles
    Test number
    797311840819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,390 miles (+15,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,390 miles
    Test number
    967094934135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass143,291 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    718149691549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,969 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,969 miles
    Test number
    767081001635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail139,962 miles (+10,031)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,962 miles
    Test number
    110618982475
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass129,931 miles (+11,189)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,931 miles
    Test number
    386698285128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,742 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    675888365149
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass118,742 miles (+11,780)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    697968065105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,962 miles (+9,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    438522364111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,594 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    239584643413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,920 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    778530142142
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass90,920 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,920 miles
    Test number
    888150042130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,577 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    146889531180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,633 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    654288580048
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass70,633 miles (+13,710)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    914968680047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    830909209055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,923 miles (+10,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    111017109049
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass46,795 miles (+10,197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,795 miles
    Test number
    972163828088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,598 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,598 miles
    Test number
    100756556375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    820906906330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 CWV

Does LE51 CWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE51 CWV is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE51 CWV?
The MOT on LE51 CWV is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE51 CWV done?
LE51 CWV was recorded at 218,631 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 9,156 miles a year.
Has LE51 CWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 CWV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LE51 CWV 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 LE51 CWV find?
LE51 CWV passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush.

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