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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

LS51 NCOMOT history

LS51 NCO is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

LS51 NCO silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
120,943 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 NCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 NCO was last recorded at 120,943 miles on 25 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,943 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,943 miles
  • 2021 – 96,995 miles
  • 2020 – 90,047 miles
  • 2017 – 141,128 miles
  • 2015 – 84,854 miles
  • 2014 – 82,032 miles
  • 2013 – 80,989 miles
  • 2012 – 79,530 miles
  • 2010 – 77,034 miles
  • 2009 – 73,350 miles
  • 2008 – 68,959 miles
  • 2007 – 66,579 miles
  • 2006 – 63,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,943 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension slow to raise

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front lower plastic trim/inner arches show signs of fouling tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,943 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    904586019163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension slow to raise

  2. Fail120,943 miles (+23,948)3 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    445326070388
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive just met requirements (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,995 miles (+4)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,995 miles
    Test number
    496715606631
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower plastic trim/inner arches show signs of fouling tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads deteriorated and show signs of excessive heat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail96,991 miles (+6,944)1 dangerous3 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    724982023483
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear!!! (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels spongy
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin also show signs of heat deterioration (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower plastic trim/inner arches show signs of fouling tyres
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass90,047 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    609035046269
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake just met requirements 16%

  6. Fail144,807 km (+1,574)4 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,807 km
    Test number
    836655210486
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake just met requirements 16%

  7. Pass143,233 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,233 km
    Test number
    406702242489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass141,128 miles (+54,876)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,128 miles
    Test number
    105176896355
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges and perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust mount bolt broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass86,252 miles (+1,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    509966588882
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass84,854 miles (+1,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    972686679677
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust mount has a broken bolt
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass83,679 miles (+1,647)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    597658305013
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust mount bolt broken

  12. Pass82,032 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,032 miles
    Test number
    318763504072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  13. Fail82,032 miles (+1,043)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,032 miles
    Test number
    437863504055
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass80,989 miles (+1,459)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    707047403051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass79,530 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,530 miles
    Test number
    139800012462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,034 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,034 miles
    Test number
    592676600335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail77,032 miles (+3,682)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    332365200372
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,350 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,350 miles
    Test number
    294377309389
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLower effort on o/s park brake
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox and at n/s front ??

  19. Fail73,348 miles (+4,389)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,348 miles
    Test number
    820586409376
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLower effort on o/s park brake
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox and at n/s front ??

  20. Pass68,959 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    803819508385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,579 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    863686907371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    501375606344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 NCO

Does LS51 NCO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 NCO expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 NCO?
The MOT on LS51 NCO expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 NCO done?
LS51 NCO was recorded at 120,943 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 3,678 miles a year.
Has LS51 NCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 NCO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 NCO 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 NCO find?
LS51 NCO passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded; coolant leak; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, and 4 more.

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