
BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LE53 GUHMOT history
LE53 GUH is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 185,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 185,678 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2021
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE53 GUH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE53 GUH was last recorded at 185,678 miles on 1 Jun 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jul 2008: 81,180 miles, lower than 85,580 miles on 22 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 185,677 miles · 20 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 185,678 miles
- 2020 – 185,082 miles
- 2019 – 182,158 miles
- 2018 – 146,434 miles
- 2017 – 140,516 miles
- 2016 – 136,038 miles
- 2015 – 127,583 miles
- 2013 – 113,316 miles
- 2012 – 107,714 miles
- 2011 – 101,392 miles
- 2010 – 97,997 miles
- 2009 – 92,851 miles
- 2008 – 81,180 miles
- 2007 – 67,702 miles
- 2006 – 50,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 x2
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 385769913119
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 389708469974
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,678 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 185,678 miles
- Test number
- 943499903044
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail185,677 miles (+595)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,677 miles
- Test number
- 331059555211
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,082 miles (+1,000)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 185,082 miles
- Test number
- 524056541671
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail184,082 miles (+1,924)13 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,082 miles
- Test number
- 503461909771
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass182,158 miles (+35,724)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 182,158 miles
- Test number
- 153139587615
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 146,434 miles
- Test number
- 226508714465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,434 miles (+5,918)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,434 miles
- Test number
- 623832164687
- 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)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass140,516 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 140,516 miles
- Test number
- 616913589824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,506 miles (+4,468)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,506 miles
- Test number
- 649245674788
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush large bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged showing white (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement large bush worn (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Pass136,038 miles (+8,455)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 136,038 miles
- Test number
- 649973482299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,583 miles (+14,267)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 127,583 miles
- Test number
- 657376105033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 113,316 miles
- Test number
- 349093063498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,316 miles (+2,127)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,316 miles
- Test number
- 787522763281
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass111,189 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 111,189 miles
- Test number
- 175437323191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,714 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 107,714 miles
- Test number
- 978542262241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 101,392 miles
- Test number
- 507477251286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,391 miles (+3,394)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,391 miles
- Test number
- 315957551458
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass97,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 97,997 miles
- Test number
- 460966350261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,997 miles (+5,146)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,997 miles
- Test number
- 950803850231
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass92,851 miles (+11,671)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 92,851 miles
- Test number
- 873522169285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,180 miles (-4,400)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 81,180 miles
- Test number
- 302247908214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,580 miles (+17,878)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,580 miles
- Test number
- 420924208274
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass67,702 miles (+17,303)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 67,702 miles
- Test number
- 343025687165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 50,399 miles
- Test number
- 901705616232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE53 GUH
- Does LE53 GUH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE53 GUH expired on 4 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE53 GUH?
- The MOT on LE53 GUH expired on 4 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE53 GUH done?
- LE53 GUH was recorded at 185,678 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2021, an average of 9,123 miles a year.
- Has LE53 GUH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE53 GUH has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on LE53 GUH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE53 GUH find?
- LE53 GUH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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