BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
LL51 AKXMOT history
LL51 AKX is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 13 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 125,718 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 AKX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 13 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 AKX was last recorded at 125,718 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,963 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,755 miles
- Average per year
- 4,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,718 miles
- 2025 – 123,963 miles
- 2024 – 122,538 miles
- 2023 – 121,730 miles
- 2022 – 120,565 miles
- 2020 – 119,994 miles
- 2019 – 119,948 miles
- 2018 – 118,751 miles
- 2017 – 118,426 miles
- 2016 – 114,759 miles
- 2015 – 112,646 miles
- 2014 – 109,623 miles
- 2013 – 95,591 miles
- 2012 – 83,157 miles
- 2011 – 72,332 miles
- 2010 – 67,974 miles
- 2009 – 62,055 miles
- 2008 – 55,881 miles
- 2006 – 43,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,718 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Both rear tyres perished / cracked
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front headlamp levelling device broken but cable tied together
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,718 miles (+1,755)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 125,718 miles
- Test number
- 683583658725
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,963 miles (+1,425)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 123,963 miles
- Test number
- 414785496273
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass122,538 miles (+808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 122,538 miles
- Test number
- 949841260850
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass121,730 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 121,730 miles
- Test number
- 391683155054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,565 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 120,565 miles
- Test number
- 698904994293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,562 miles (+568)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,562 miles
- Test number
- 111407937724
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEml light on
Pass119,994 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,994 miles
- Test number
- 800600939922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,948 miles (+1,197)10 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,948 miles
- Test number
- 270613440214
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear central pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear central pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 118,751 miles
- Test number
- 913845174257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,751 miles (+325)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,751 miles
- Test number
- 215790223063
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass118,426 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 118,426 miles
- Test number
- 534041003697
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp leveller broken but cable tied
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished / cracked
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 959948019718
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp levelling device broken but cable tied together
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished / cracked
FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 653976345523
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part chafing on suspension leg (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp levelling device broken but cable tied together
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished / cracked
Pass114,759 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 114,759 miles
- Test number
- 284737908604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,758 miles (+2,112)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,758 miles
- Test number
- 250583590858
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass112,646 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 112,646 miles
- Test number
- 657155735101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail112,646 miles (+3,023)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,646 miles
- Test number
- 569195535152
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,623 miles (+14,032)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2015
- Odometer
- 109,623 miles
- Test number
- 407097024106
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in O/S/F tyre
Pass95,591 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,591 miles
- Test number
- 435251003160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,551 miles (+12,394)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,551 miles
- Test number
- 127299193010
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 83,157 miles
- Test number
- 917808202113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,155 miles (+10,823)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,155 miles
- Test number
- 266308502198
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,332 miles (+4,358)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 72,332 miles
- Test number
- 496066001103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,974 miles (+5,919)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,974 miles
- Test number
- 633843570140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leaks from left and right diff output flange seals
Pass62,055 miles (+127)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 62,055 miles
- Test number
- 402107169121
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Fail61,928 miles (+6,047)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,928 miles
- Test number
- 861761769148
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass55,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 55,881 miles
- Test number
- 444214368170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,881 miles (+11,918)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,881 miles
- Test number
- 560743968132
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres 1 and 2mm, on inner edges.
Pass43,963 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,963 miles
- Test number
- 744942936343
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Questions about LL51 AKX
- Does LL51 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 AKX is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 AKX?
- The MOT on LL51 AKX is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL51 AKX done?
- LL51 AKX was recorded at 125,718 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
- Has LL51 AKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 AKX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LL51 AKX 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 LL51 AKX find?
- LL51 AKX passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel cap seal cracking; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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