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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LR53 BVGMOT history

LR53 BVG is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

LR53 BVG grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
62,238 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 BVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 BVG was last recorded at 62,238 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2010: 70,554 miles, lower than 74,941 miles on 12 Nov 2009.
  • 9 Nov 2015: 69,343 miles, lower than 108,034 miles on 28 Nov 2014.
  • 24 Jan 2017: 62,396 miles, lower than 69,343 miles on 9 Nov 2015.
  • 4 Jan 2018: 62,110 miles, lower than 62,396 miles on 26 Jan 2017.
  • 27 Jan 2020: 62,515 miles, lower than 71,414 miles on 31 Jan 2019.
  • 2 Feb 2022: 62,220 miles, lower than 64,652 miles on 29 Jan 2021.

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
62,220 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 62,238 miles
  • 2021 – 64,652 miles
  • 2020 – 62,515 miles
  • 2019 – 71,414 miles
  • 2018 – 62,110 miles
  • 2017 – 62,396 miles
  • 2015 – 69,343 miles
  • 2014 – 108,034 miles
  • 2013 – 98,026 miles
  • 2012 – 87,731 miles
  • 2011 – 79,252 miles
  • 2010 – 70,575 miles
  • 2009 – 74,941 miles
  • 2008 – 62,150 miles
  • 2007 – 53,046 miles
  • 2006 – 38,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    382373643757
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass62,238 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    630623843531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail62,220 miles (-2,432)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,220 miles
    Test number
    631434771383
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass64,652 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    725230398032
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes worn
    • AdvisorySuspension fault light on

  5. Fail64,652 miles (+2,137)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,652 miles
    Test number
    912524178582
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe bushes worn
    • AdvisorySuspension fault light on

  6. Pass62,515 miles (-8,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,515 miles
    Test number
    491307931357
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass71,414 miles (+9,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,414 miles
    Test number
    674924308359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    944184440749
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail62,110 miles (-286)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,110 miles
    Test number
    312567524814
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass62,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    939341642238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail62,396 miles (-6,947)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    477072351932
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,343 miles (-38,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    654065462404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    157072434362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,034 miles (+10,008)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    347440734316
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass98,026 miles (+10,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,026 miles
    Test number
    448996213318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges and have cracks around tread

  16. Pass87,731 miles (+8,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,731 miles
    Test number
    277853612359
    • 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)

  17. Pass79,252 miles (+8,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    426562921403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass70,575 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    970866830342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,554 miles (-4,387)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    392471820329
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  20. Pass74,941 miles (+12,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    842136719362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,150 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,150 miles
    Test number
    551054858232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,046 miles (+14,639)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,046 miles
    Test number
    721687567258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    161313866294
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 BVG

Does LR53 BVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 BVG expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 BVG?
The MOT on LR53 BVG expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 BVG done?
LR53 BVG was recorded at 62,238 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 1,547 miles a year.
Has LR53 BVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 BVG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LR53 BVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 6 times, first on 17 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 BVG find?
LR53 BVG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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