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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD53 FZTMOT history

LD53 FZT is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

LD53 FZT grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2023
Mileage
166,336 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 FZT
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
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 FZT was last recorded at 166,336 miles on 23 Aug 2023, 8,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,067 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
8,269 miles
Average per year
8,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,336 miles
  • 2022 – 158,067 miles
  • 2021 – 152,803 miles
  • 2020 – 148,120 miles
  • 2019 – 135,970 miles
  • 2018 – 125,325 miles
  • 2017 – 112,020 miles
  • 2016 – 106,596 miles
  • 2015 – 97,022 miles
  • 2014 – 88,124 miles
  • 2013 – 78,883 miles
  • 2012 – 69,229 miles
  • 2011 – 59,793 miles
  • 2010 – 51,690 miles
  • 2009 – 44,634 miles
  • 2008 – 33,228 miles
  • 2007 – 21,346 miles
  • 2006 – 18,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,336 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,336 miles (+8,269)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,336 miles
    Test number
    667154878882
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,067 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,067 miles
    Test number
    897123579173
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Fail158,062 miles (+1)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,062 miles
    Test number
    196246906429
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (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))

  4. Fail158,061 miles (+5,258)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,061 miles
    Test number
    738494018576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass152,803 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,803 miles
    Test number
    360193742744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,120 miles (+12,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,120 miles
    Test number
    999851855632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,970 miles (+10,645)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    298446455065
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass125,325 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    434639573402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail125,316 miles (+13,296)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,316 miles
    Test number
    947842829641
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise on movement to both front suspension arm front bushes

  10. Pass112,020 miles (+5,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    430837446481
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass106,596 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,596 miles
    Test number
    894142334103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail106,578 miles (+9,556)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,578 miles
    Test number
    615686296032
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge - just acceptable (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass97,022 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    978748565054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,124 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,124 miles
    Test number
    375329264012
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

  15. Pass88,124 miles (+9,241)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,124 miles
    Test number
    395149864025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

  16. Pass78,883 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,883 miles
    Test number
    215195163025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,229 miles (+9,436)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    405359652052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s wiper blade split
    • NoteO/s parking brake effort low
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass59,793 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,793 miles
    Test number
    387059361035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Fail59,790 miles (+8,100)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,790 miles
    Test number
    387437961066
    • DangerousOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass51,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    260183060004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,690 miles (+7,056)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,690 miles
    Test number
    423443060037
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass44,634 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,634 miles
    Test number
    130352479002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,624 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    652121269075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,492 miles (+10,264)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,492 miles
    Test number
    734157309069
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass33,228 miles (+11,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    244392708010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,346 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,346 miles
    Test number
    172319687491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,684 miles
    Test number
    690240156236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 FZT

Does LD53 FZT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 FZT expired on 14 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 FZT?
The MOT on LD53 FZT expired on 14 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 FZT done?
LD53 FZT was recorded at 166,336 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 8,707 miles a year.
Has LD53 FZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 FZT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 FZT 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 FZT find?
LD53 FZT failed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 10 major defects: front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside front headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, and 7 more.

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