BMW X5
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc
LL53 TAUMOT history
LL53 TAU is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 8 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,309 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 96,309 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,145 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL53 TAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 8 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL53 TAU was last recorded at 96,309 miles on 1 Nov 2023, 5,485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 90,824 miles · 1 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,485 miles
- Average per year
- 5,145 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 96,309 miles
- 2022 – 90,824 miles
- 2021 – 88,445 miles
- 2020 – 81,859 miles
- 2019 – 80,681 miles
- 2018 – 73,075 miles
- 2017 – 64,295 miles
- 2016 – 56,453 miles
- 2015 – 49,558 miles
- 2014 – 42,833 miles
- 2013 – 37,480 miles
- 2012 – 32,515 miles
- 2011 – 28,574 miles
- 2010 – 23,310 miles
- 2009 – 18,647 miles
- 2008 – 15,160 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,309 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged also insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a big split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,309 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 96,309 miles
- Test number
- 978226543769
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,306 miles (+5,482)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,306 miles
- Test number
- 969229733871
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,824 miles (+2,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 90,824 miles
- Test number
- 187524484951
- 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))
Pass88,445 miles (+6,586)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 88,445 miles
- Test number
- 667501528747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,859 miles (+1,178)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 81,859 miles
- Test number
- 519472040583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,681 miles (+7,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 80,681 miles
- Test number
- 589800074061
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass73,075 miles (+116)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 73,075 miles
- Test number
- 454154163704
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged also insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a big split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail72,959 miles (+8,664)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,959 miles
- Test number
- 100161062557
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged also insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a big split
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass64,295 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 64,295 miles
- Test number
- 574024501482
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,272 miles (+7,819)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,272 miles
- Test number
- 798906672057
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,453 miles (+6,895)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 56,453 miles
- Test number
- 168158341975
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom suspension arms have slight play in rear bushes
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on tread inner and outer edges (sidewalls perishing) 255/50/19
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront pads 80% worn
Pass49,558 miles (+153)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 49,558 miles
- Test number
- 519279415036
- NoteRear tyres worn bald on inner edges.
Fail49,405 miles (+6,572)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,405 miles
- Test number
- 675603615016
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- NoteRear tyres worn bald on inner edges.
Pass42,833 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 42,833 miles
- Test number
- 969112624017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,833 miles (+5,353)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,833 miles
- Test number
- 259942424045
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,480 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 37,480 miles
- Test number
- 419503123020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,480 miles (+4,965)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,480 miles
- Test number
- 838343823062
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass32,515 miles (+3,941)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,515 miles
- Test number
- 128472112444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,574 miles (+5,264)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 28,574 miles
- Test number
- 117056621463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,310 miles (+4,663)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 23,310 miles
- Test number
- 110511110481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,647 miles (+3,487)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 18,647 miles
- Test number
- 310066529053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,160 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 15,160 miles
- Test number
- 484243028096
- NoteFront no plate damaged
Questions about LL53 TAU
- Does LL53 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL53 TAU expired on 31 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL53 TAU?
- The MOT on LL53 TAU expired on 31 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL53 TAU done?
- LL53 TAU was recorded at 96,309 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2023, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
- Has LL53 TAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL53 TAU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LL53 TAU 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 LL53 TAU find?
- LL53 TAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; offside front driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; oil leak, but not excessive.
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