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BMW X5

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LD53 VEHMOT history

LD53 VEH is a green diesel BMW X5 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

LD53 VEH green BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2025
Mileage
121,225 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VEH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VEH was last recorded at 121,225 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,214 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,225 miles
  • 2023 – 116,322 miles
  • 2022 – 110,375 miles
  • 2021 – 108,014 miles
  • 2020 – 102,398 miles
  • 2019 – 100,757 miles
  • 2018 – 97,637 miles
  • 2017 – 92,999 miles
  • 2016 – 88,184 miles
  • 2015 – 83,149 miles
  • 2014 – 78,293 miles
  • 2013 – 71,300 miles
  • 2012 – 64,370 miles
  • 2011 – 57,594 miles
  • 2010 – 51,180 miles
  • 2009 – 44,074 miles
  • 2008 – 37,110 miles
  • 2007 – 28,539 miles
  • 2006 – 25,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,225 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear tyres corroded along various sections (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,225 miles (+11)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,225 miles
    Test number
    786771285146
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear tyres corroded along various sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and attached components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail121,214 miles (+4,892)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,214 miles
    Test number
    189046290032
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front caliper clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass116,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    296534026771
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail116,322 miles (+5,947)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    962621076799
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass110,375 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,375 miles
    Test number
    284839931265
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail110,341 miles (+2,327)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,341 miles
    Test number
    123420884419
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass108,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    704435831209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,014 miles (+5,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    323582327740
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass102,398 miles (+1,641)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    403681856766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,757 miles (+3,120)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,757 miles
    Test number
    448053541309
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass97,637 miles (+4,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    741341642802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and nearside (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Pass92,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    251723958590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Fail92,999 miles (+4,815)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,999 miles
    Test number
    539026666157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass88,184 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,184 miles
    Test number
    453808928865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,149 miles (+4,856)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,149 miles
    Test number
    179785065011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,293 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,293 miles
    Test number
    166227964061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,300 miles (+6,930)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,300 miles
    Test number
    248908663082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,370 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    729293162021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,594 miles (+6,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,594 miles
    Test number
    179869161093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass51,180 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,180 miles
    Test number
    482417340063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,074 miles (+6,964)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,074 miles
    Test number
    722602479070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls are perishing
  22. Pass37,110 miles (+8,571)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,110 miles
    Test number
    523520168040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,539 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,539 miles
    Test number
    952189267067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,360 miles
    Test number
    861796856240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,360 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,360 miles
    Test number
    384884456439
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about LD53 VEH

Does LD53 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 VEH expired on 6 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VEH?
The MOT on LD53 VEH expired on 6 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 VEH done?
LD53 VEH was recorded at 121,225 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
Has LD53 VEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VEH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 VEH 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 VEH find?
LD53 VEH passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded, and 6 more.

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