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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LB53 VTVMOT history

LB53 VTV is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
130,946 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VTV was last recorded at 130,946 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 9,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,495 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
9,451 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,946 miles
  • 2024 – 121,495 miles
  • 2023 – 111,677 miles
  • 2021 – 94,523 miles
  • 2020 – 94,017 miles
  • 2018 – 92,092 miles
  • 2017 – 88,819 miles
  • 2015 – 79,915 miles
  • 2014 – 74,356 miles
  • 2013 – 66,758 miles
  • 2012 – 59,936 miles
  • 2011 – 53,437 miles
  • 2010 – 44,236 miles
  • 2009 – 37,652 miles
  • 2008 – 37,582 miles
  • 2007 – 31,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,946 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    428569338488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,946 miles (+9,451)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    732958948317
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,495 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,495 miles
    Test number
    467747156100
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,495 miles (+9,818)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,495 miles
    Test number
    335176792988
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER GASKET (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,677 miles
    Test number
    265014952477
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail111,677 miles (+17,154)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,677 miles
    Test number
    865816565682
    • 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass94,523 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    311092488396
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,017 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    137093844368
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    515261742621
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    453173441895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail92,092 miles (+3,273)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    458860140406
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass88,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    993419499069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,819 miles (+4,056)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    907634026441
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass84,763 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,763 miles
    Test number
    602294689477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,915 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,915 miles
    Test number
    289483994330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,356 miles (+166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,356 miles
    Test number
    956651324317
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail74,190 miles (+7,432)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,190 miles
    Test number
    415367114404
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear upper side light not working

  18. Pass66,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,758 miles
    Test number
    189980533347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,757 miles (+6,821)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    465030633428
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass59,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,936 miles
    Test number
    137957712361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,935 miles (+6,498)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,935 miles
    Test number
    499317412419
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass53,437 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    208892621394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,435 miles (+9,199)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    459771221376
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass44,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,236 miles
    Test number
    792701740193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,235 miles (+6,583)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,235 miles
    Test number
    540191340144
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass37,652 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    291184219126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass37,582 miles (+6,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,582 miles
    Test number
    412174568475
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass31,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,100 miles
    Test number
    384341757347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VTV

Does LB53 VTV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VTV expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VTV?
The MOT on LB53 VTV expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VTV done?
LB53 VTV was recorded at 130,946 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has LB53 VTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VTV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 VTV 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 VTV find?
LB53 VTV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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