BMW 5 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc
LS51 VWWMOT history
LS51 VWW is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 163,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 163,188 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 VWW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 VWW was last recorded at 163,188 miles on 22 May 2026, 7,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,867 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,321 miles
- Average per year
- 5,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,188 miles
- 2025 – 155,867 miles
- 2024 – 148,256 miles
- 2023 – 140,595 miles
- 2022 – 132,035 miles
- 2021 – 128,804 miles
- 2020 – 120,297 miles
- 2019 – 109,821 miles
- 2018 – 108,198 miles
- 2017 – 104,539 miles
- 2016 – 99,667 miles
- 2015 – 94,773 miles
- 2014 – 89,227 miles
- 2013 – 84,341 miles
- 2012 – 77,197 miles
- 2011 – 70,517 miles
- 2010 – 62,840 miles
- 2009 – 61,039 miles
- 2008 – 55,558 miles
- 2007 – 51,570 miles
- 2006 – 45,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,188 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front mirror cover missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,188 miles (+7,321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 163,188 miles
- Test number
- 789225062823
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass155,867 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 155,867 miles
- Test number
- 755470188137
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail155,860 miles (+7,604)5 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,860 miles
- Test number
- 252058229638
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front mirror cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass148,256 miles (+7,661)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 148,256 miles
- Test number
- 434897932148
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,595 miles (+8,560)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 140,595 miles
- Test number
- 972300161434
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,035 miles (+3,231)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 132,035 miles
- Test number
- 640909260507
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,804 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 128,804 miles
- Test number
- 503051015679
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield defective
Fail128,804 miles (+8,507)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,804 miles
- Test number
- 880697832557
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield defective
Pass120,297 miles (+10,476)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 120,297 miles
- Test number
- 874648949917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,821 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 109,821 miles
- Test number
- 949271901273
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair(nsr & osr)
- AdvisoryParking brake slight reserve travel
Fail109,821 miles (+67)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,821 miles
- Test number
- 334335206511
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair(nsr & osr)
- AdvisoryParking brake slight reserve travel
Fail109,754 miles (+1,556)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,754 miles
- Test number
- 981667278866
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass108,198 miles (+3,659)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 108,198 miles
- Test number
- 371660774658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,539 miles (+4,872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 104,539 miles
- Test number
- 297599291034
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (3.5.1i)
Pass99,667 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 99,667 miles
- Test number
- 337042227099
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Fail99,667 miles (+4,894)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,667 miles
- Test number
- 814433696934
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,773 miles (+5,546)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 94,773 miles
- Test number
- 986981976432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,227 miles
- Test number
- 309715244476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,227 miles (+31)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,227 miles
- Test number
- 536698834242
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail89,196 miles (+4,855)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,196 miles
- Test number
- 668629514230
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake lights working but sign on dash indicates faulty
Pass84,341 miles (+7,144)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 276604313266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,197 miles (+6,680)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 77,197 miles
- Test number
- 777596132281
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,517 miles (+7,677)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 70,517 miles
- Test number
- 856056261263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,840 miles (+1,801)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 62,840 miles
- Test number
- 511165760200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,039 miles (+5,481)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,039 miles
- Test number
- 224357569245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,558 miles (+3,988)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 55,558 miles
- Test number
- 853710378226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,570 miles (+6,506)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,570 miles
- Test number
- 742370457238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,064 miles
- Test number
- 893801556232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 VWW
- Does LS51 VWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 VWW is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 VWW?
- The MOT on LS51 VWW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 VWW done?
- LS51 VWW was recorded at 163,188 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
- Has LS51 VWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 VWW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS51 VWW 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 VWW find?
- LS51 VWW passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear oil leak, but not excessive differential; rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside.
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