BMW 5 SERIES LE51XFT has 25 MOTs

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This 2001 BMW 5 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 240,434 miles 10 months ago on Monday 14th July 2025 at 08:44.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 13th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

LE51XFT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH AUGUST 2026240,434 KM
PASSED17TH JULY 202413TH AUGUST 2025231,922 KM
FAILED15TH JULY 2024231,922 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202313TH AUGUST 2024224,695 KM
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH JULY 202212TH AUGUST 2023218,558 KM
PASSED19TH JULY 202112TH AUGUST 2022211,081 MI
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202012TH AUGUST 2021205,324 KM
FAILED13TH AUGUST 2020205,324 KM
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 201913TH NOVEMBER 2020199,502 KM
FAILED29TH APRIL 2019199,485 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Body Panel Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Bumper Mountings Corroded But Not Likely To Become Detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED19TH APRIL 20182ND MAY 2019119,120 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 2018191,706 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED3RD MAY 20172ND MAY 2018186,410 MI
FAILED20TH APRIL 2017186,408 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201628TH MARCH 2017182,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has Nail In
PASSED13TH MARCH 201528TH MARCH 2016180,201 MI
FAILED9TH MARCH 2015180,200 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
PASSED26TH MARCH 201428TH MARCH 2015175,752 KM
FAILED14TH MARCH 2014175,750 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Near Side Front Tyre Run Flat And Side Wall Damage
PASSED19TH MARCH 201328TH MARCH 2014169,848 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED19TH MARCH 2013169,848 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED29TH MARCH 201228TH MARCH 2013163,325 KM
PASSED23RD MARCH 201122ND MARCH 2012153,226 KM
FAILED23RD MARCH 2011153,226 KM
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201010TH MARCH 2011136,756 KM
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LE51XFT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

LE51XFT MOT Comments

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LE51XFT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 240,434 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,018 miles

LE51XFT FAQs

This Bmw 5 Series with registration LE51XFT was manufactured on Monday 31st December 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 240,434 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,018 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 5 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LE51XFT has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 5 Series has had 5 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 5 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does LE51XFT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 LE51XFT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LE51XFT Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 LE51XFT does have Tax. Read more

When does LE51XFT Tax expire?

The current Tax for LE51XFT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LE51XFT MOT expire?

The current MOT for LE51XFT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 13th August 2026. Read more

When did LE51XFT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LE51XFT was on Monday 14th July 2025 at 08:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LE51XFT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for LE51XFT we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LE51XFT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for LE51XFT we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LE51XFT?

LE51XFT is registered as a 2001 Bmw 5 Series. Read more

How many miles has LE51XFT done?

The odometer reading for LE51XFT at the last MOT in July 2025 was 240,434 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,018 miles per year. Read more

How old is LE51XFT?

The vehicle LE51XFT was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st December 2001. Read more

What colour is LE51XFT?

The official colour of LE51XFT is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does LE51XFT have?

LE51XFT has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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