
BMW X5
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc
LL51 ETRMOT history
LL51 ETR is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 22 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 121,952 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 ETR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 22 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 ETR was last recorded at 121,952 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 121,950 miles · 9 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 4,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 121,952 miles
- 2023 – 119,755 miles
- 2022 – 114,938 miles
- 2021 – 112,753 miles
- 2020 – 110,760 miles
- 2019 – 108,513 miles
- 2018 – 101,823 miles
- 2017 – 98,442 miles
- 2016 – 94,163 miles
- 2015 – 88,201 miles
- 2014 – 80,131 miles
- 2013 – 75,297 miles
- 2012 – 69,703 miles
- 2011 – 63,303 miles
- 2010 – 57,890 miles
- 2009 – 53,220 miles
- 2008 – 49,489 miles
- 2007 – 44,057 miles
- 2006 – 35,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plates corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,952 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 121,952 miles
- Test number
- 646398410166
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plates corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded and holed
Fail121,950 miles (+2,195)1 dangerous13 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,950 miles
- Test number
- 400123852920
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plates corroded and holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded and holed
Pass119,755 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 119,755 miles
- Test number
- 168781322592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,754 miles (+4,816)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,754 miles
- Test number
- 641361276330
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass114,938 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 114,938 miles
- Test number
- 537194831384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torques arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,936 miles (+2,183)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,936 miles
- Test number
- 284573564125
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torques arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torques arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,753 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 112,753 miles
- Test number
- 168113305475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,760 miles (+2,247)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 110,760 miles
- Test number
- 521811125774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,513 miles (+6,690)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,513 miles
- Test number
- 419794466873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,823 miles (+3,381)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 101,823 miles
- Test number
- 650270848808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,442 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 98,442 miles
- Test number
- 890785738438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,163 miles (+5,962)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 94,163 miles
- Test number
- 164735881191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,201 miles (+8,070)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 88,201 miles
- Test number
- 373662822937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,131 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 80,131 miles
- Test number
- 647821904302
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,297 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 75,297 miles
- Test number
- 267765173222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,703 miles (+6,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,703 miles
- Test number
- 476952682223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,303 miles (+5,413)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 63,303 miles
- Test number
- 715811321270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,890 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 57,890 miles
- Test number
- 333783720460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,890 miles (+4,670)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,890 miles
- Test number
- 204463920255
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,220 miles (+3,731)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 53,220 miles
- Test number
- 254391899428
- NoteBoth rear tyres and off side front tyre sidewalls cracking with age.
Pass49,489 miles (+5,432)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 49,489 miles
- Test number
- 201537898162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,057 miles (+8,185)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 44,057 miles
- Test number
- 563193087114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 35,872 miles
- Test number
- 800149776110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 ETR
- Does LL51 ETR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 ETR expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 ETR?
- The MOT on LL51 ETR expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 ETR done?
- LL51 ETR was recorded at 121,952 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 4,772 miles a year.
- Has LL51 ETR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 ETR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL51 ETR 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 ETR find?
- LL51 ETR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake back plates corroded and holed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front brake back plate corroded and holed.
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