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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 XAKMOT history

LS51 XAK is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

LS51 XAK black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
84,526 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XAK
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
7 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XAK was last recorded at 84,526 miles on 23 Oct 2024, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,713 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
2,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,526 miles
  • 2023 – 83,713 miles
  • 2022 – 82,678 miles
  • 2021 – 81,226 miles
  • 2020 – 79,208 miles
  • 2019 – 77,696 miles
  • 2018 – 75,805 miles
  • 2017 – 74,700 miles
  • 2016 – 73,548 miles
  • 2015 – 71,143 miles
  • 2013 – 69,119 miles
  • 2012 – 65,943 miles
  • 2011 – 62,971 miles
  • 2010 – 60,088 miles
  • 2009 – 56,366 miles
  • 2008 – 52,319 miles
  • 2007 – 49,021 miles
  • 2006 – 42,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    643387215610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail84,526 miles (+813)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    435331870606
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass83,713 miles (+1,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,713 miles
    Test number
    677325625546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass82,678 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    761182800742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    358825816039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,226 miles (+2,018)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,226 miles
    Test number
    742637987355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,208 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,208 miles
    Test number
    145077277587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    562744527688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,696 miles (+1,891)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,696 miles
    Test number
    978045608210
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass75,805 miles (+1,105)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,805 miles
    Test number
    562296820176
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  11. Pass74,700 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,700 miles
    Test number
    162967778845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    577729307847
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner tread. 235/65/r17-104v

  13. Fail73,548 miles (+2,405)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    527536289326
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre starting to wear on inner tread. 235/65/r17-104v

  14. Pass71,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    736926765098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,143 miles (+2,024)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    937775965097
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass69,119 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    498537023485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail69,014 miles (+3,071)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    619033423304
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    186475782284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,943 miles (+2,972)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    699104282216
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass62,971 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    669321701214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,088 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    781107900221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,960 miles (+3,594)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    792966990144
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass56,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    392735399107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,366 miles (+4,047)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    854188489199
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass52,319 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    262919488465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    912839677141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,021 miles (+220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    523149777148
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Fail48,801 miles (+5,804)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    204543567493
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass42,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,997 miles
    Test number
    164776066135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XAK

Does LS51 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 XAK expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XAK?
The MOT on LS51 XAK expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 XAK done?
LS51 XAK was recorded at 84,526 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2024, an average of 2,262 miles a year.
Has LS51 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XAK has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 XAK 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 XAK find?
LS51 XAK passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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