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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LL51 YCFMOT history

LL51 YCF is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 23 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LL51 YCF black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,032 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 YCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 YCF was last recorded at 141,032 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2024: 136,955 miles, lower than 155,223 miles on 20 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,811 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,221 miles
Average per year
3,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,032 miles
  • 2025 – 138,811 miles
  • 2024 – 136,955 miles
  • 2015 – 155,223 miles
  • 2013 – 147,150 miles
  • 2012 – 143,180 miles
  • 2011 – 137,496 miles
  • 2010 – 132,234 miles
  • 2009 – 122,661 miles
  • 2008 – 106,462 miles
  • 2007 – 86,110 miles
  • 2006 – 74,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,032 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,032 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,032 miles
    Test number
    297668301280
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Fail141,029 miles (+2,218)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,029 miles
    Test number
    718268255286
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass138,811 miles (+1,856)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,811 miles
    Test number
    229041639624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,955 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,955 miles
    Test number
    114218915392
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473501986607
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    443110036400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tratysfitted
  7. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    136522116319
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tratysfitted
  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    389740911598
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    845662061367
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnet supports weakoned
  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    768140215903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    577477697805
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  12. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273843682043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  13. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    609321617885
    • AdvisoryDash display will soon need attention
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass will soon need attention
  14. FailMileage not read1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    735730887206
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDash display will soon need attention
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass will soon need attention
  15. Pass155,223 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    155,223 miles
    Test number
    362591787736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses are deteriorating and will soon need attention
    • AdvisoryEngine / gearbox fluid leak
  16. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    855461015205
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front headlight lenses are deteriorating and will soon need attention
    • NoteDrivers door mirror will soon need attention
    • NoteEngine / gearbox fluid leak
    • NoteRear nearside tyre is worn and on the limit and should be replaced
    • NoteWindscreen damaged
  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799413124284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass147,150 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,150 miles
    Test number
    469103373275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass143,180 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    143,180 miles
    Test number
    969535262207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,496 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    239037961262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,234 miles (+9,573)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    132,234 miles
    Test number
    304662880434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,661 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,661 miles
    Test number
    393602389245
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass122,661 miles (+16,199)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    122,661 miles
    Test number
    503442689238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,462 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,462 miles
    Test number
    220878808261
    • Repaired at testFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass106,462 miles (+20,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    106,462 miles
    Test number
    331628108277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,110 miles (+11,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    86,110 miles
    Test number
    160353087131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    110560476480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 YCF

Does LL51 YCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 YCF is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 YCF?
The MOT on LL51 YCF is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 YCF done?
LL51 YCF was recorded at 141,032 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,289 miles a year.
Has LL51 YCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 YCF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 YCF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 YCF find?
LL51 YCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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