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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 KNLMOT history

LD53 KNL is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 27 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LD53 KNL blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
171,219 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 KNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 KNL was last recorded at 171,219 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 4,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,085 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,134 miles
Average per year
7,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,219 miles
  • 2024 – 167,085 miles
  • 2022 – 163,484 miles
  • 2021 – 157,126 miles
  • 2020 – 152,920 miles
  • 2019 – 150,641 miles
  • 2018 – 146,618 miles
  • 2015 – 133,930 miles
  • 2014 – 128,203 miles
  • 2013 – 123,907 miles
  • 2012 – 118,809 miles
  • 2011 – 110,740 miles
  • 2010 – 98,994 miles
  • 2009 – 83,925 miles
  • 2008 – 68,447 miles
  • 2007 – 54,002 miles
  • 2006 – 36,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Differential oil leak
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,219 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,219 miles
    Test number
    172505147314
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail171,219 miles (+4,134)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,219 miles
    Test number
    518878725568
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass167,085 miles (+3,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,085 miles
    Test number
    501004419224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,484 miles (+6,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,484 miles
    Test number
    916364753695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass157,126 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,126 miles
    Test number
    735507517790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,920 miles (+2,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,920 miles
    Test number
    797438672036
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass150,641 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,641 miles
    Test number
    779500621670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,618 miles
    Test number
    476178019832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    527815236571
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  10. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    285431314579
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  11. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    579248783520
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    524714810826
    • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass133,930 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,930 miles
    Test number
    491332270641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,341 miles (+5,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,341 miles
    Test number
    125952956970
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass128,203 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    117243884246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail128,133 miles (+4,226)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,133 miles
    Test number
    616416374211
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass123,907 miles (+37)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,907 miles
    Test number
    609292293244
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight seepage of grease through nearside front gaiter

  18. Fail123,870 miles (+5,061)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    449116083235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight seepage of grease through nearside front gaiter

  19. Pass118,809 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,809 miles
    Test number
    957661472227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,740 miles (+11,746)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,740 miles
    Test number
    145330771270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,994 miles (+15,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    712658460283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,925 miles
    Test number
    561972879255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,925 miles (+15,478)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,925 miles
    Test number
    823242879229
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass68,447 miles (+14,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    112395578290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,002 miles (+17,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,002 miles
    Test number
    431394227340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,340 miles
    Test number
    171124906351
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inside
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r upper suspension arm

Questions about LD53 KNL

Does LD53 KNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 KNL expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 KNL?
The MOT on LD53 KNL expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 KNL done?
LD53 KNL was recorded at 171,219 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 7,390 miles a year.
Has LD53 KNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 KNL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 KNL 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 KNL find?
LD53 KNL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 7 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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