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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

LS51 CBYMOT history

LS51 CBY is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2021 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.

LS51 CBY blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2021
Mileage
71,334 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 CBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2021
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS51 CBY was last recorded at 71,334 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,703 miles · 29 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
3,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,334 miles
  • 2020 – 70,703 miles
  • 2019 – 55,455 miles
  • 2018 – 55,448 miles
  • 2017 – 48,529 miles
  • 2016 – 37,219 miles
  • 2015 – 34,794 miles
  • 2014 – 31,970 miles
  • 2013 – 28,298 miles
  • 2012 – 26,245 miles
  • 2011 – 25,150 miles
  • 2010 – 24,261 miles
  • 2009 – 23,025 miles
  • 2008 – 21,558 miles
  • 2007 – 16,903 miles
  • 2006 – 15,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,334 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both rear tyres close to limit and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,334 miles (+631)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,334 miles
    Test number
    320263790154
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,703 miles (+15,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    209876905367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass55,455 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,455 miles
    Test number
    143239227801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,448 miles (+6,919)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,448 miles
    Test number
    441950008881
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    382021908915
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit and cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail48,529 miles (+11,310)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    880243188196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit and cracking
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass37,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    152610166826
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail37,219 miles (+2,425)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    591763289020
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass34,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    688454689385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and outer worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and has cut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail34,794 miles (+2,824)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,794 miles
    Test number
    828870126877
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and outer worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and has cut (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass31,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    406287044319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,970 miles (+3,672)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,970 miles
    Test number
    517076444349
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass28,298 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    935686343348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    278539042343
    • NoteO/s mirror cover slightly insecure

  15. Fail26,245 miles (+1,095)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    426809942374
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s mirror cover slightly insecure

  16. Pass25,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,150 miles
    Test number
    875505751340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,150 miles (+889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,150 miles
    Test number
    239904651395
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,261 miles (+1,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    162737050395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass23,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    444334649357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,025 miles (+1,467)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    870973549327
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside mirror cover missing

  21. Pass21,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    473290658406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail21,558 miles (+4,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    770770158330
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass16,903 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,903 miles
    Test number
    444561757355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,028 miles
    Test number
    310702656367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Fail15,028 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,028 miles
    Test number
    232412756367
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about LS51 CBY

Does LS51 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 CBY expired on 28 Apr 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 CBY?
The MOT on LS51 CBY expired on 28 Apr 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 CBY done?
LS51 CBY was recorded at 71,334 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 3,051 miles a year.
Has LS51 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 CBY has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 CBY 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 LS51 CBY find?
LS51 CBY failed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; offside front driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 1 more.

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