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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

Y221 LEHMOT history

Y221 LEH is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

Y221 LEH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
201,795 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 LEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 LEH was last recorded at 201,795 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 6,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,120 miles · 1 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
6,675 miles
Average per year
7,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,795 miles
  • 2021 – 195,120 miles
  • 2020 – 187,115 miles
  • 2019 – 178,959 miles
  • 2018 – 170,273 miles
  • 2017 – 161,759 miles
  • 2015 – 151,571 miles
  • 2014 – 140,874 miles
  • 2013 – 133,750 miles
  • 2012 – 127,649 miles
  • 2011 – 118,878 miles
  • 2010 – 110,740 miles
  • 2009 – 104,805 miles
  • 2008 – 99,965 miles
  • 2007 – 92,878 miles
  • 2006 – 87,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,795 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,795 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    201,795 miles
    Test number
    223782793894
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail201,795 miles (+6,675)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,795 miles
    Test number
    830965988097
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,120 miles (+8,005)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,120 miles
    Test number
    503336719588
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing, (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass187,115 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,115 miles
    Test number
    549153253625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,959 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    178,959 miles
    Test number
    127822640921
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail178,959 miles (+8,686)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,959 miles
    Test number
    807633852486
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass170,273 miles (+8,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    170,273 miles
    Test number
    898047613808
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow front joint

  8. Pass161,759 miles (+10,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    161,759 miles
    Test number
    310434211942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass151,571 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    151,571 miles
    Test number
    746901230972
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  10. Fail151,569 miles (+10,695)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,569 miles
    Test number
    195444124363
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass140,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    140,874 miles
    Test number
    807667024123
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail140,874 miles (+7,124)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,874 miles
    Test number
    108397024181
    • FailureFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass133,750 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,750 miles
    Test number
    109808603131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,649 miles (+8,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,649 miles
    Test number
    849466582275
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail118,878 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,878 miles
    Test number
    578632391242
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass118,878 miles (+3,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,878 miles
    Test number
    627532891254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass115,500 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    515056871086
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,740 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    614602950195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,684 miles (+5,879)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    121688040149
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass104,805 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,805 miles
    Test number
    532446249191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail104,801 miles (+4,836)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,801 miles
    Test number
    933892449177
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass99,965 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    99,965 miles
    Test number
    240364648182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail99,960 miles (+7,082)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,960 miles
    Test number
    934373148163
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass92,878 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    580475147193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,285 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    87,285 miles
    Test number
    742855846168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall poor condition

Questions about Y221 LEH

Does Y221 LEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 LEH expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 LEH?
The MOT on Y221 LEH expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 LEH done?
Y221 LEH was recorded at 201,795 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 7,289 miles a year.
Has Y221 LEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 LEH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y221 LEH 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 Y221 LEH find?
Y221 LEH passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +worn on inner edge, and 2 more.

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