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LS51CBY
2001 BMW X5
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4398cc
General Information
- Registration LS51CBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model X5
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4398cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 71,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,703 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 55,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,529 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both rear tyres close to limit and cracking
16 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 48,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Both rear tyres close to limit and cracking
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
17 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,794 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and outer worn (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and has cut (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and has cut (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low and outer worn (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,970 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 31,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,298 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,245 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013 7 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 26,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
21 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,150 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012 7 Jun 202620 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 25,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,261 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,025 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 7 Jun 20269 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,558 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,903 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008 7 Jun 202618 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,028 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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LS51CBY was registered on 2001-10-09
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