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BMW X5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

LL53 UCUMOT history

LL53 UCU is a silver petrol BMW X5 first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LL53 UCU silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,406 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 UCU
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
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL53 UCU was last recorded at 156,406 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,416 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,990 miles
Average per year
6,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,406 miles
  • 2023 – 151,945 miles
  • 2022 – 146,892 miles
  • 2021 – 142,477 miles
  • 2020 – 138,938 miles
  • 2019 – 133,956 miles
  • 2018 – 127,933 miles
  • 2017 – 121,371 miles
  • 2016 – 114,891 miles
  • 2015 – 103,940 miles
  • 2014 – 96,868 miles
  • 2013 – 90,300 miles
  • 2012 – 82,572 miles
  • 2011 – 75,937 miles
  • 2010 – 66,895 miles
  • 2009 – 58,516 miles
  • 2008 – 49,835 miles
  • 2007 – 40,727 miles
  • 2006 – 30,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,406 miles (+2,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,406 miles
    Test number
    777646235643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,416 miles (+1,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,416 miles
    Test number
    207571802262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,945 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    151,945 miles
    Test number
    497980392003
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail151,944 miles (+5,052)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,944 miles
    Test number
    944381999914
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass146,892 miles (+4,415)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,892 miles
    Test number
    417970982610
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under tray sill cover fitted

  6. Pass142,477 miles (+3,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,477 miles
    Test number
    846043465224
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,938 miles (+4,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,938 miles
    Test number
    355519073828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,956 miles (+6,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    611904770007
    • AdvisoryEngine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass127,933 miles (+6,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,933 miles
    Test number
    346409995225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,371 miles (+6,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,371 miles
    Test number
    958616502626
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass114,891 miles (+10,951)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,891 miles
    Test number
    753655306709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  12. Pass103,940 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    829904482718
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass96,868 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,868 miles
    Test number
    649416524380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,300 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,300 miles
    Test number
    447167023435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,572 miles (+6,635)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    705054732304
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass75,937 miles (+9,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    149011251303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,895 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    254485210337
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass66,895 miles (+8,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,895 miles
    Test number
    693075910392
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass58,516 miles (+8,681)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    801231139394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    414091138382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,835 miles (+9,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,835 miles
    Test number
    323487628348
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass40,727 miles (+10,416)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    730014937389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,311 miles
    Test number
    891429636389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL53 UCU

Does LL53 UCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL53 UCU is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL53 UCU?
The MOT on LL53 UCU is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL53 UCU done?
LL53 UCU was recorded at 156,406 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,620 miles a year.
Has LL53 UCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 UCU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL53 UCU 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 UCU find?
LL53 UCU passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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