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BMW X5

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 FFXMOT history

LD53 FFX is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 107,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LD53 FFX black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
107,444 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2020
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FFX
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 valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FFX was last recorded at 107,444 miles on 28 Jul 2020, 6,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,057 miles · 20 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
6,387 miles
Average per year
5,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 107,444 miles
  • 2019 – 101,057 miles
  • 2018 – 95,672 miles
  • 2017 – 91,991 miles
  • 2016 – 79,958 miles
  • 2015 – 72,024 miles
  • 2014 – 65,259 miles
  • 2013 – 63,722 miles
  • 2012 – 60,722 miles
  • 2011 – 52,822 miles
  • 2010 – 44,165 miles
  • 2009 – 42,906 miles
  • 2008 – 39,535 miles
  • 2007 – 33,539 miles
  • 2006 – 24,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside rear tyre badly worn innside edge but within limits 1.6m/ 75%

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    784189758207
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    645524356916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    316900754005
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    440426570178
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    150657557544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    262441976258
    • AdvisoryFront Nail in tyre NS/OS
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,444 miles (+6,387)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,444 miles
    Test number
    382125307816
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive on boarder line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    877409088719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,057 miles (+5,385)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    283864484711
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working NS/OS (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,672 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    420543650856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,660 miles (+3,669)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,660 miles
    Test number
    532595888869
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCan just about see both front headlamp beam images

  12. Pass91,991 miles (+12,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    246025742851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass79,958 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    469436235000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,957 miles (+7,933)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,957 miles
    Test number
    381338322735
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Fail72,024 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    278249375034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,024 miles (+6,765)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,024 miles
    Test number
    597449175014
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass65,259 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    179716654488
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower ball joints slight play
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seatbelts slow to return

  18. Fail65,259 miles (+1,537)2 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    875436854055
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front lower ball joints slight play
    • NoteOffside and nearside front seatbelts slow to return

  19. Pass63,722 miles (+134)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    826791573017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBrake fluid slightly low

  20. Fail63,588 miles (+2,866)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    156185863441
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBrake fluid slightly low

  21. Pass60,722 miles (+7,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,722 miles
    Test number
    975295572016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass52,822 miles (+24)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,822 miles
    Test number
    266698111491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear number plate

  23. Fail52,798 miles (+8,633)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    587587111142
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade worn
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear number plate

  24. Pass44,165 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,165 miles
    Test number
    262109210463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,906 miles (+49)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,906 miles
    Test number
    512279139274
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre badly worn innside edge but within limits 1.6m/ 75%

  26. Fail42,857 miles (+3,322)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    293537239201
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • DangerousOffside rear tyre badly worn innside edge but within limits 1.6m/ 75%

  27. Pass39,535 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    353957168434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,523 miles (+5,984)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,523 miles
    Test number
    934697858205
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  29. Pass33,539 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,539 miles
    Test number
    643203457237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,070 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,070 miles
    Test number
    514570456159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail24,059 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,059 miles
    Test number
    242655646110
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about LD53 FFX

Does LD53 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 FFX is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FFX?
The MOT on LD53 FFX is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 FFX done?
LD53 FFX was recorded at 107,444 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2020, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
Has LD53 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FFX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 FFX 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 FFX find?
LD53 FFX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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