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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 4,619 cc

LB53 NXZMOT history

LB53 NXZ is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,227 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 NXZ
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
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 NXZ was last recorded at 93,227 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,225 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,227 miles
  • 2025 – 86,766 miles
  • 2023 – 75,651 miles
  • 2022 – 64,141 miles
  • 2021 – 50,367 miles
  • 2019 – 42,974 miles
  • 2018 – 40,447 miles
  • 2017 – 38,230 miles
  • 2016 – 35,934 miles
  • 2011 – 27,377 miles
  • 2010 – 24,823 miles
  • 2009 – 21,970 miles
  • 2008 – 19,421 miles
  • 2007 – 15,921 miles
  • 2006 – 13,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,227 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre distorted plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,227 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    918340028607
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre distorted plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,225 miles (+6,459)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,225 miles
    Test number
    838806455023
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear plus tyre distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,766 miles (+11,115)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,766 miles
    Test number
    135060576830
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,651 miles (+11,510)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    619831163471
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass64,141 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    519743930298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,069 miles (+13,702)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,069 miles
    Test number
    161293709374
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass50,367 miles (+7,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,367 miles
    Test number
    206474012798
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,974 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,974 miles
    Test number
    138373724604
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps dirty , advise attention .......

  9. Pass40,447 miles (+2,217)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,447 miles
    Test number
    780621082510
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  10. Pass38,230 miles (+2,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    551773416241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass35,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    351285719225
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail35,934 miles (+8,557)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,934 miles
    Test number
    117066414343
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass27,377 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    696379441308
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail27,371 miles (+2,548)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,371 miles
    Test number
    686037241306
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass24,823 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,823 miles
    Test number
    231304630372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail24,817 miles (+2,847)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    510763930372
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass21,970 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,970 miles
    Test number
    763094949319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,421 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,421 miles
    Test number
    152060458317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,921 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,921 miles
    Test number
    623427447397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    13,102 miles
    Test number
    834248036338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 NXZ

Does LB53 NXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 NXZ is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 NXZ?
The MOT on LB53 NXZ is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 NXZ done?
LB53 NXZ was recorded at 93,227 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,134 miles a year.
Has LB53 NXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 NXZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB53 NXZ 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 NXZ find?
LB53 NXZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre distorted plus inner edge wear; oil leak, but not excessive.

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