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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LD53 VHHMOT history

LD53 VHH is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LD53 VHH silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,214 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 VHH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 VHH was last recorded at 123,214 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2013: 31,842 miles, lower than 80,007 miles on 25 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
122,569 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
4,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,214 miles
  • 2024 – 122,569 miles
  • 2023 – 122,423 miles
  • 2022 – 122,121 miles
  • 2021 – 121,205 miles
  • 2020 – 120,039 miles
  • 2019 – 118,308 miles
  • 2018 – 115,658 miles
  • 2016 – 95,723 miles
  • 2015 – 89,758 miles
  • 2014 – 82,927 miles
  • 2013 – 31,842 miles
  • 2012 – 80,007 miles
  • 2011 – 76,434 miles
  • 2010 – 72,872 miles
  • 2008 – 60,370 miles
  • 2007 – 44,747 miles
  • 2006 – 30,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,214 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,214 miles (+645)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,214 miles
    Test number
    542045835673
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small end split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,569 miles (+146)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    122,569 miles
    Test number
    100515812131
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass122,423 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,423 miles
    Test number
    743207101272
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail122,422 miles (+301)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,422 miles
    Test number
    433329621588
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass122,121 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,121 miles
    Test number
    471825802083
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,120 miles (+915)1 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,120 miles
    Test number
    622096291096
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,205 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    279552481388
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised 4 wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,205 miles (+1,166)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,205 miles
    Test number
    485837345690
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised 4 wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass120,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    448894366253
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail120,039 miles (+1,731)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    683966621478
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,308 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    901801450817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    288669989856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,658 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    225601079484
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    320453592289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low tread on edges

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    629164724070
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low tread on edges

  16. Pass95,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,723 miles
    Test number
    932681403721
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail95,723 miles (+5,965)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,723 miles
    Test number
    548980329374
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass89,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,758 miles
    Test number
    489695105256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail89,578 miles (+6,651)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    928195105228
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass82,927 miles (+51,085)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,927 miles
    Test number
    638129594104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on frontsuspension
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear suspension

  21. Pass31,842 miles (-48,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,842 miles
    Test number
    465998493146
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit

  22. Pass80,007 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    358317202441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail80,006 miles (+3,572)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,006 miles
    Test number
    507485302219
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass76,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    318869271166
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  25. Fail76,434 miles (+3,562)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    338845671173
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass72,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    160661160182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,872 miles (+12,502)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    401438540195
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine man lamp on

  28. Pass60,370 miles (+15,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,370 miles
    Test number
    634044238316
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  29. Pass44,747 miles (+14,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    881742317335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass30,638 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,638 miles
    Test number
    771348566247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail30,637 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,637 miles
    Test number
    542944266271
    • DangerousNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LD53 VHH

Does LD53 VHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 VHH is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 VHH?
The MOT on LD53 VHH is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 VHH done?
LD53 VHH was recorded at 123,214 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,826 miles a year.
Has LD53 VHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 VHH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 VHH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 VHH find?
LD53 VHH passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end split; fuel cap sealing device cracking; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded, and 7 more.

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