BMW X5
Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LR53 BTZMOT history
LR53 BTZ is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,182 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 151,182 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,787 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 BTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 BTZ was last recorded at 151,182 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 6,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 144,377 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,805 miles
- Average per year
- 5,787 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,182 miles
- 2024 – 144,377 miles
- 2023 – 137,678 miles
- 2022 – 130,704 miles
- 2021 – 124,915 miles
- 2020 – 120,377 miles
- 2019 – 115,422 miles
- 2018 – 108,569 miles
- 2017 – 103,671 miles
- 2016 – 99,478 miles
- 2015 – 94,297 miles
- 2014 – 88,077 miles
- 2013 – 82,824 miles
- 2012 – 77,870 miles
- 2011 – 73,128 miles
- 2010 – 67,266 miles
- 2009 – 63,101 miles
- 2008 – 57,363 miles
- 2007 – 48,558 miles
- 2006 – 40,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,182 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front CV Gaiter incorrectly fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,182 miles (+6,805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 151,182 miles
- Test number
- 295148115785
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front CV Gaiter incorrectly fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass144,377 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 144,377 miles
- Test number
- 882224146254
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail144,328 miles (+6,650)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,328 miles
- Test number
- 574699160900
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass137,678 miles (+6,974)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 137,678 miles
- Test number
- 242305785132
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryHand brake requires attention
Pass130,704 miles (+5,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 130,704 miles
- Test number
- 417044134192
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,915 miles (+4,538)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 124,915 miles
- Test number
- 307477935403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,377 miles (+4,955)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 120,377 miles
- Test number
- 824237811534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,422 miles (+6,853)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 115,422 miles
- Test number
- 695637628565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,569 miles (+4,898)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 108,569 miles
- Test number
- 877532800262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,671 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 103,671 miles
- Test number
- 565209486621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,665 miles (+4,187)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,665 miles
- Test number
- 859588608289
- 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass99,478 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 99,478 miles
- Test number
- 529305168634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 94,297 miles
- Test number
- 559998996638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,297 miles (+6,220)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,297 miles
- Test number
- 216012657831
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass88,077 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 88,077 miles
- Test number
- 426332904368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,824 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 82,824 miles
- Test number
- 967734993294
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass77,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 77,870 miles
- Test number
- 216330302352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,866 miles (+4,738)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,866 miles
- Test number
- 987600902373
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,128 miles (+5,862)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 73,128 miles
- Test number
- 407940801353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,266 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 67,266 miles
- Test number
- 954753590250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,101 miles (+5,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 63,101 miles
- Test number
- 183258179257
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass57,363 miles (+8,805)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 57,363 miles
- Test number
- 252466178258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,558 miles (+7,644)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 48,558 miles
- Test number
- 890194757235
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass40,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 40,914 miles
- Test number
- 593334166220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 BTZ
- Does LR53 BTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 BTZ expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 BTZ?
- The MOT on LR53 BTZ expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 BTZ done?
- LR53 BTZ was recorded at 151,182 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 5,787 miles a year.
- Has LR53 BTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 BTZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 BTZ 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 LR53 BTZ find?
- LR53 BTZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front cv gaiter incorrectly fitted; offside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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