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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 AVWMOT history

LD53 AVW is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2024.

LD53 AVW black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2025
Mileage
150,508 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AVW was last recorded at 150,508 miles on 29 Jun 2024, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,117 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
8,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,508 miles
  • 2023 – 138,377 miles
  • 2022 – 125,959 miles
  • 2020 – 122,814 miles
  • 2019 – 115,981 miles
  • 2018 – 104,451 miles
  • 2017 – 93,405 miles
  • 2016 – 87,856 miles
  • 2015 – 76,967 miles
  • 2014 – 59,601 miles
  • 2013 – 42,904 miles
  • 2012 – 31,041 miles
  • 2011 – 26,602 miles
  • 2010 – 19,625 miles
  • 2009 – 14,893 miles
  • 2008 – 12,875 miles
  • 2007 – 10,344 miles
  • 2006 – 6,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,508 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle corroded
  • AdvisoryUndertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,508 miles (+391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    150,508 miles
    Test number
    106357590361
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components

  2. Fail150,117 miles (+11,740)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,117 miles
    Test number
    938807050756
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,377 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,377 miles
    Test number
    492750652952
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,375 miles (+12,416)15 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,375 miles
    Test number
    744554104907
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,959 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,959 miles
    Test number
    509962932843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  6. Fail125,957 miles (+3,143)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,957 miles
    Test number
    871322447464
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  7. Pass122,814 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    868488813435
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail122,813 miles (+6,832)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,813 miles
    Test number
    411292257500
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass115,981 miles (+11,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,981 miles
    Test number
    587062761671
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and cover sills fitted

  10. Pass104,451 miles (+11,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,451 miles
    Test number
    255316319603
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass93,405 miles (+5,549)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    93,405 miles
    Test number
    320991030933
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted to the vehicle partially obscuring some testable items from view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil Leak Rear diff

  12. Pass87,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    214069531706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,856 miles (+10,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    386940292809
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass76,967 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    229574345214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

  15. Fail76,967 miles (+17,366)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    957074545206
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges

  16. Pass59,601 miles (+16,697)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    809520344281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,904 miles (+11,863)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    816292313241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,041 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,041 miles
    Test number
    385683212228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,602 miles (+6,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,602 miles
    Test number
    745436011294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass19,625 miles (+4,732)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,625 miles
    Test number
    451227880137
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door from inside or outside

  21. Pass14,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,893 miles
    Test number
    882639569130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,893 miles (+2,018)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,893 miles
    Test number
    982168869102
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass12,875 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    12,875 miles
    Test number
    353518018491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,344 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,344 miles
    Test number
    142388247298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,446 miles
    Test number
    183694396137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AVW

Does LD53 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 AVW expired on 28 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AVW?
The MOT on LD53 AVW expired on 28 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 AVW done?
LD53 AVW was recorded at 150,508 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2024, an average of 8,020 miles a year.
Has LD53 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AVW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 AVW 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 LD53 AVW find?
LD53 AVW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear axle corroded; undertray and floor covers fitted obscuring some components.

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