
BMW X5
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LD53 FHRMOT history
LD53 FHR is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 160,569 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 FHR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 FHR was last recorded at 160,569 miles on 3 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 160,569 miles · 26 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 160,569 miles
- 2021 – 156,257 miles
- 2018 – 143,765 miles
- 2017 – 118,872 miles
- 2016 – 110,455 miles
- 2015 – 101,703 miles
- 2014 – 90,165 miles
- 2013 – 81,383 miles
- 2012 – 70,969 miles
- 2011 – 64,020 miles
- 2010 – 60,187 miles
- 2009 – 51,543 miles
- 2007 – 33,216 miles
- 2006 – 23,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both front tyres worn on edges close to the wear bars
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside front link rod slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,569 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,569 miles
- Test number
- 453235499798
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail160,569 miles (+4,312)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,569 miles
- Test number
- 205313239578
- MajorEmissions not tested to dirty to read lenses (8.2.2.2 (e))
Pass156,257 miles (+12,492)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 156,257 miles
- Test number
- 243300684664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,765 miles (+7,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 143,765 miles
- Test number
- 155704222608
- 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))
Pass135,878 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 135,878 miles
- Test number
- 863692743161
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges close to the wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside front link rod slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail135,876 miles (+17,004)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,876 miles
- Test number
- 581959412651
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective proximity switch broken (1.7.2)
- FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges close to the wear bars
- AdvisoryOffside front link rod slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass118,872 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 118,872 miles
- Test number
- 109272330337
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn Does not engage until brake fully applied (3.1.5)
Fail118,806 miles (+8,351)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,806 miles
- Test number
- 604705531148
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass110,455 miles (+8,752)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 110,455 miles
- Test number
- 627080905797
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass101,703 miles (+11,538)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 101,703 miles
- Test number
- 657738725181
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass90,165 miles (+8,782)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 90,165 miles
- Test number
- 767539024146
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,383 miles (+10,414)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 81,383 miles
- Test number
- 275901723413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,969 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,969 miles
- Test number
- 229321132487
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass70,969 miles (+6,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 70,969 miles
- Test number
- 268221732412
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass64,020 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 64,020 miles
- Test number
- 108472231136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Fail64,020 miles (+3,833)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,020 miles
- Test number
- 277071531106
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass60,187 miles (+469)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 60,187 miles
- Test number
- 864943070227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,718 miles (+8,175)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,718 miles
- Test number
- 573096860271
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,543 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 51,543 miles
- Test number
- 942730969212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,541 miles (+18,325)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,541 miles
- Test number
- 852999159281
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass33,216 miles (+9,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,216 miles
- Test number
- 953729867268
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 23,324 miles
- Test number
- 972734786256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD53 FHR
- Does LD53 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD53 FHR expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 FHR?
- The MOT on LD53 FHR expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD53 FHR done?
- LD53 FHR was recorded at 160,569 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2022, an average of 8,544 miles a year.
- Has LD53 FHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 FHR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD53 FHR 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 FHR find?
- LD53 FHR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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