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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.

LE53 GUH black BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass146,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,434 miles
    Test number
    226508714465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. Pass140,516 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,516 miles
    Test number
    616913589824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. Pass136,038 miles (+8,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    649973482299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,583 miles (+14,267)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,583 miles
    Test number
    657376105033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,316 miles
    Test number
    349093063498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass111,189 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,189 miles
    Test number
    175437323191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,714 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,714 miles
    Test number
    978542262241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,392 miles
    Test number
    507477251286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass97,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    97,997 miles
    Test number
    460966350261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass92,851 miles (+11,671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,851 miles
    Test number
    873522169285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,180 miles (-4,400)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,180 miles
    Test number
    302247908214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass67,702 miles (+17,303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    343025687165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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