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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

LS51 XXHMOT history

LS51 XXH is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS51 XXH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,759 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XXH was last recorded at 140,759 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 10,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,114 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,645 miles
Average per year
5,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,759 miles
  • 2025 – 130,114 miles
  • 2024 – 123,151 miles
  • 2022 – 114,644 miles
  • 2020 – 110,347 miles
  • 2019 – 107,599 miles
  • 2018 – 100,243 miles
  • 2017 – 93,387 miles
  • 2015 – 85,092 miles
  • 2014 – 80,508 miles
  • 2013 – 75,682 miles
  • 2011 – 68,314 miles
  • 2010 – 60,339 miles
  • 2009 – 51,848 miles
  • 2008 – 47,638 miles
  • 2007 – 43,272 miles
  • 2006 – 38,604 miles
  • 2005 – 32,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,759 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Obligatory mirror insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,759 miles (+10,645)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,759 miles
    Test number
    616673406047
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,114 miles (+6,963)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,114 miles
    Test number
    300351223458
    • 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))

  3. Pass123,151 miles (+8,507)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    123,151 miles
    Test number
    735489298638
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,644 miles (+4,297)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,644 miles
    Test number
    406387392437
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating

  5. Pass110,347 miles (+2,748)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    541036001927
    • 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))

  6. Pass107,599 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,599 miles
    Test number
    460639820109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,243 miles (+6,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    550811941301
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight image

  8. Pass93,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    959286052837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail93,387 miles (+8,295)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    904423576505
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  10. Pass85,092 miles (+4,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,092 miles
    Test number
    227438903183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing the veiw components

  11. Pass80,508 miles (+4,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,508 miles
    Test number
    376430214310
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass75,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    747395603378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail75,682 miles (+7,368)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,682 miles
    Test number
    897961603366
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,314 miles
    Test number
    478822341432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,314 miles (+7,975)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,314 miles
    Test number
    137650641351
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside door-mirror damaged

  16. Pass60,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    462818340419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,339 miles (+8,491)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,339 miles
    Test number
    640954040367
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass51,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    493871629362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,848 miles (+4,210)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    482461429347
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass47,638 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    651665428377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,532 miles (+4,260)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,532 miles
    Test number
    404245408355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass43,272 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    992231947383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,254 miles (+4,650)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    754589037332
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,604 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    903941136389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,053 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    32,053 miles
    Test number
    602966005394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,006 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    921645905379
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS51 XXH

Does LS51 XXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XXH is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XXH?
The MOT on LS51 XXH is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XXH done?
LS51 XXH was recorded at 140,759 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,359 miles a year.
Has LS51 XXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XXH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on LS51 XXH 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 XXH find?
LS51 XXH passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen.

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