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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,619 cc

LB53 FLEMOT history

LB53 FLE is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 1 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2025
Mileage
123,905 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,619 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FLE was last recorded at 123,905 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 3,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,781 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,124 miles
Average per year
5,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,905 miles
  • 2023 – 120,781 miles
  • 2021 – 110,601 miles
  • 2020 – 106,981 miles
  • 2019 – 97,993 miles
  • 2017 – 80,733 miles
  • 2016 – 71,198 miles
  • 2015 – 62,416 miles
  • 2014 – 61,189 miles
  • 2013 – 57,596 miles
  • 2012 – 54,924 miles
  • 2011 – 50,791 miles
  • 2010 – 47,166 miles
  • 2009 – 41,107 miles
  • 2008 – 35,662 miles
  • 2007 – 30,597 miles
  • 2006 – 23,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,905 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,905 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    131908738639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,781 miles
    Test number
    666900704857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    424652096033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,601 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    670528861137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,599 miles (+3,618)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    176921735302
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass106,981 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    835037822732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,993 miles
    Test number
    960889844158
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail97,993 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,993 miles
    Test number
    866701900939
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    891838605600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,733 miles
    Test number
    944475823387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre in poor condition

  11. Fail80,733 miles (+9,535)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,733 miles
    Test number
    906204760040
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre in poor condition

  12. Pass71,198 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,198 miles
    Test number
    442305479042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,416 miles (+1,227)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,416 miles
    Test number
    198248975076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass61,189 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    977105824368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,187 miles (+3,591)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,187 miles
    Test number
    408104224496
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteDeep cuts in nearside rear and both sides front tyres
    • NoteOil around gearbox area

  16. Pass57,596 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    969941813383
    • NoteMovement in n/s/r hub just in limits
    • NoteOil around gearbox
    • NoteTested wet

  17. Pass57,596 miles (+2,672)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    378401113390
    • NoteOil around gearbox
    • NoteTested wet

  18. Pass54,924 miles (+4,133)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    965640322371
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
    • NotePlay in nearside rear hub assembly mounting bushes
    • NoteRear tyres worn to limit
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills and underside

  19. Pass50,791 miles (+3,625)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    489690741426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth door mirrors slight loose fitting

  20. Pass47,166 miles (+6,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,166 miles
    Test number
    394147330367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass41,107 miles (+5,445)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    452103319422
    • NoteBrake warning light on - advise fixing problem causing it

  22. Pass35,662 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,662 miles
    Test number
    332076638325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,597 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,597 miles
    Test number
    101857027339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,512 miles
    Test number
    400620946382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 FLE

Does LB53 FLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FLE expired on 8 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FLE?
The MOT on LB53 FLE expired on 8 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FLE done?
LB53 FLE was recorded at 123,905 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 5,583 miles a year.
Has LB53 FLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FLE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 FLE 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 LB53 FLE find?
LB53 FLE passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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