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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD53 FGXMOT history

LD53 FGX is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 22 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.

LD53 FGX silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
146,705 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 FGX was last recorded at 146,705 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 7,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,241 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,464 miles
Average per year
6,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 146,705 miles
  • 2019 – 133,025 miles
  • 2017 – 119,559 miles
  • 2016 – 117,891 miles
  • 2015 – 115,830 miles
  • 2014 – 112,083 miles
  • 2013 – 104,734 miles
  • 2012 – 100,794 miles
  • 2011 – 96,330 miles
  • 2010 – 91,117 miles
  • 2009 – 85,926 miles
  • 2008 – 75,838 miles
  • 2007 – 64,323 miles
  • 2006 – 52,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,705 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated.
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPark brake performance just met it would appear that the system requires some adjustment or repair.

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,705 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,705 miles
    Test number
    954976171555
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance just met it would appear that the system requires some adjustment or repair.

  2. Fail146,705 miles (+7,464)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,705 miles
    Test number
    300331862950
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance just met it would appear that the system requires some adjustment or repair.

  3. Pass139,241 miles (+6,216)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    922230133612
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,025 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,025 miles
    Test number
    303032402151
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    149546297964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,559 miles (+1,668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    181013940722
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass117,891 miles (+2,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    117,891 miles
    Test number
    990245322787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass115,830 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    198165581747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,790 miles (+3,707)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    902127447640
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass112,083 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    357075394292
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  11. Fail112,083 miles (+7,349)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,083 miles
    Test number
    756585494281
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish

  12. Pass104,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    419425293252
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail104,734 miles (+3,940)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    395924493499
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass100,794 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    386673792209
    • NoteAll 4 rear subframe bushes soft.small amount of movement but not excessive

  15. Fail100,792 miles (+4,462)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,792 miles
    Test number
    175712792296
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 rear subframe bushes soft.small amount of movement but not excessive

  16. Pass96,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    169520771242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,330 miles (+5,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    146460771222
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass91,117 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,117 miles
    Test number
    354546190285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,094 miles (+5,168)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,094 miles
    Test number
    302370460234
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on the inside edge.

  20. Pass85,926 miles (+10,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    713097869277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass75,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    203030478278
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail75,838 miles (+11,515)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    884389668213
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass64,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    183678167227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,323 miles (+11,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    213298267202
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass52,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,502 miles
    Test number
    103102076297
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LD53 FGX

Does LD53 FGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FGX expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FGX?
The MOT on LD53 FGX expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FGX done?
LD53 FGX was recorded at 146,705 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 6,186 miles a year.
Has LD53 FGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FGX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD53 FGX 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 FGX find?
LD53 FGX passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pad wear light illuminated., and 3 more.

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