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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LB53 ULKMOT history

LB53 ULK is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
131,810 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 ULK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 ULK was last recorded at 131,810 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 25,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,704 miles · 26 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
25,106 miles
Average per year
6,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,810 miles
  • 2023 – 106,704 miles
  • 2022 – 89,444 miles
  • 2021 – 82,167 miles
  • 2020 – 78,131 miles
  • 2019 – 76,383 miles
  • 2018 – 75,894 miles
  • 2016 – 67,118 miles
  • 2015 – 63,245 miles
  • 2014 – 53,446 miles
  • 2013 – 47,427 miles
  • 2012 – 45,540 miles
  • 2011 – 40,810 miles
  • 2010 – 36,241 miles
  • 2009 – 30,076 miles
  • 2008 – 27,516 miles
  • 2006 – 23,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,810 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,810 miles (+25,106)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,810 miles
    Test number
    795276637334
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass106,704 miles (+17,260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    931363204502
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    350227239355
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,444 miles (+7,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,444 miles
    Test number
    535931065216
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,167 miles (+4,036)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    938007732289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,131 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    178885315965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail78,130 miles (+1,747)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,130 miles
    Test number
    310754040943
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,383 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,383 miles
    Test number
    420092340547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,894 miles (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    685151926935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,118 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    873393297689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,117 miles (+3,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    741600614337
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass63,245 miles (+9,799)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    287779162995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    299756874409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,446 miles (+6,019)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    185585074131
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass47,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    129866903147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,427 miles (+1,887)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,427 miles
    Test number
    148585303102
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass45,540 miles (+4,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,540 miles
    Test number
    777849672106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,810 miles (+4,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    227221061104
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass36,241 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,241 miles
    Test number
    764203500139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,076 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    463396499065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    512168788020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,516 miles (+4,115)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    664218088069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass23,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,401 miles
    Test number
    772236456343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 ULK

Does LB53 ULK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 ULK expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 ULK?
The MOT on LB53 ULK expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 ULK done?
LB53 ULK was recorded at 131,810 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 6,129 miles a year.
Has LB53 ULK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 ULK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 ULK 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 ULK find?
LB53 ULK passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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