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BMW X5

Silver · Lpg · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 AWAMOT history

LD53 AWA is a silver lpg BMW X5 first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD53 AWA silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
179,824 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 AWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 AWA was last recorded at 179,824 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,736 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,088 miles
Average per year
6,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,824 miles
  • 2025 – 177,736 miles
  • 2024 – 166,160 miles
  • 2023 – 158,748 miles
  • 2022 – 151,831 miles
  • 2021 – 144,840 miles
  • 2020 – 138,647 miles
  • 2019 – 133,821 miles
  • 2018 – 129,659 miles
  • 2017 – 124,779 miles
  • 2016 – 119,073 miles
  • 2015 – 112,284 miles
  • 2014 – 103,773 miles
  • 2013 – 95,105 miles
  • 2012 – 85,331 miles
  • 2011 – 75,566 miles
  • 2010 – 66,071 miles
  • 2009 – 61,838 miles
  • 2008 – 53,656 miles
  • 2007 – 45,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    179,824 miles
    Test number
    915624836079
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,824 miles (+2,088)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,824 miles
    Test number
    852829023858
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,736 miles (+11,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,736 miles
    Test number
    962652750424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,160 miles
    Test number
    898951375085
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail166,160 miles (+7,412)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,160 miles
    Test number
    909975818345
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ,back bottom ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ,front bottom ball joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,748 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,748 miles
    Test number
    489357008187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,831 miles (+6,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,831 miles
    Test number
    777757092959
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,840 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,840 miles
    Test number
    577243146755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,647 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,647 miles
    Test number
    745746804968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,821 miles (+4,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,821 miles
    Test number
    775292172015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,659 miles (+4,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,659 miles
    Test number
    410330140583
    • AdvisoryFront&rear pads close to 1.5mm4

  12. Pass124,779 miles (+5,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,779 miles
    Test number
    876680299252
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass119,073 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,073 miles
    Test number
    535997250737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,284 miles
    Test number
    739400445071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,274 miles (+8,501)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,274 miles
    Test number
    617250545061
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass103,773 miles (+8,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,773 miles
    Test number
    549181444060
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass95,105 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    795345133082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,331 miles (+9,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    875649832086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,566 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,566 miles
    Test number
    176784731440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,071 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,071 miles
    Test number
    122781040069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,838 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    870724339102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    921001238170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,656 miles (+7,715)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    210053128462
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass45,941 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,941 miles
    Test number
    704114027152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,855 miles
    Test number
    344426187034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 AWA

Does LD53 AWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 AWA is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 AWA?
The MOT on LD53 AWA is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 AWA done?
LD53 AWA was recorded at 179,824 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,866 miles a year.
Has LD53 AWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 AWA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 AWA 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 AWA find?
LD53 AWA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive.

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