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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

LE53 BAMMOT history

LE53 BAM is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 2 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 179,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2026.

LE53 BAM grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
179,495 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 BAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 BAM was last recorded at 179,495 miles on 10 May 2026, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,870 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
10,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,495 miles
  • 2025 – 174,870 miles
  • 2024 – 164,159 miles
  • 2023 – 163,365 miles
  • 2022 – 154,189 miles
  • 2021 – 138,500 miles
  • 2020 – 122,322 miles
  • 2019 – 107,309 miles
  • 2018 – 91,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,495 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,495 miles (+4,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,495 miles
    Test number
    332322777769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,870 miles (+10,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,870 miles
    Test number
    950382693713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass164,159 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,159 miles
    Test number
    539994407129
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass163,365 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,365 miles
    Test number
    563273977575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Fail163,336 miles (+9,147)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,336 miles
    Test number
    226422635387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass154,189 miles (+15,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,189 miles
    Test number
    914622590446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass138,500 miles (+16,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    961339457746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass122,322 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,322 miles
    Test number
    649194809864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Fail121,871 miles (+14,562)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    207854636803
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Pass107,309 miles (+16,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    566620538854
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass91,070 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    768882371224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly deformed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Questions about LE53 BAM

Does LE53 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 BAM is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 BAM?
The MOT on LE53 BAM is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 BAM done?
LE53 BAM was recorded at 179,495 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2026, an average of 10,762 miles a year.
Has LE53 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 BAM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LE53 BAM 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 LE53 BAM find?
LE53 BAM passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge.

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