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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

LS51 RTZMOT history

LS51 RTZ is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2022.

LS51 RTZ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2023
Mileage
142,362 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 RTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 RTZ was last recorded at 142,362 miles on 15 Oct 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,355 miles · 14 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,362 miles
  • 2021 – 141,827 miles
  • 2020 – 135,593 miles
  • 2019 – 126,911 miles
  • 2018 – 122,214 miles
  • 2017 – 116,051 miles
  • 2016 – 97,955 miles
  • 2015 – 93,742 miles
  • 2014 – 89,600 miles
  • 2013 – 79,627 miles
  • 2012 – 63,692 miles
  • 2011 – 50,592 miles
  • 2009 – 47,136 miles
  • 2008 – 41,580 miles
  • 2007 – 37,534 miles
  • 2006 – 31,604 miles
  • 2005 – 23,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,362 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,362 miles
    Test number
    401283085773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,355 miles (+528)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,355 miles
    Test number
    950299754709
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail141,827 miles (+6,234)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    600412018602
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,593 miles (+8,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    171326055501
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre perished

  5. Pass126,911 miles (+4,697)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,911 miles
    Test number
    325464601216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,214 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,214 miles
    Test number
    312306045538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,170 miles (+6,119)3 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    371583934377
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass116,051 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,051 miles
    Test number
    865966674214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail116,046 miles (+18,091)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    711157034465
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass97,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    510630072255
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On

  11. Fail97,955 miles (+431)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,955 miles
    Test number
    465198299777
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine Management Light On

  12. Fail97,524 miles (+3,782)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,524 miles
    Test number
    243268976760
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOs inner tie rod end has slight play

  13. Pass93,742 miles (+4,142)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    446727105194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass89,600 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,600 miles
    Test number
    285997904159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail89,600 miles (+9,973)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,600 miles
    Test number
    685207804170
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass79,627 miles (+15,935)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,627 miles
    Test number
    496393613107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S Parking brake performance lower than O/S.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyre valves perished - both sides.

  17. Pass63,692 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    157359002116
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  18. Fail63,692 miles (+13,100)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    589609802120
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  19. Pass50,592 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,592 miles
    Test number
    799120231125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,136 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    331237799491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,580 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,580 miles
    Test number
    383589198228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,534 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,534 miles
    Test number
    734650407321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,604 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,604 miles
    Test number
    613301806345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,651 miles
    Test number
    420590205335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 RTZ

Does LS51 RTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 RTZ expired on 14 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 RTZ?
The MOT on LS51 RTZ expired on 14 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 RTZ done?
LS51 RTZ was recorded at 142,362 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2022, an average of 6,997 miles a year.
Has LS51 RTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 RTZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 RTZ 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 RTZ find?
LS51 RTZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

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