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BMW X5

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

LR53 LSVMOT history

LR53 LSV is a blue petrol BMW X5 first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LR53 LSV blue BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,454 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LSV
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
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LSV was last recorded at 76,454 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,145 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
3,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,454 miles
  • 2024 – 75,145 miles
  • 2023 – 73,663 miles
  • 2022 – 72,252 miles
  • 2021 – 70,845 miles
  • 2020 – 68,129 miles
  • 2019 – 65,492 miles
  • 2018 – 62,531 miles
  • 2017 – 61,342 miles
  • 2016 – 58,648 miles
  • 2015 – 54,874 miles
  • 2014 – 51,263 miles
  • 2013 – 47,137 miles
  • 2012 – 42,845 miles
  • 2011 – 38,847 miles
  • 2010 – 34,712 miles
  • 2009 – 30,215 miles
  • 2008 – 23,349 miles
  • 2007 – 19,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,454 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,454 miles (+1,309)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    934717504972
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,145 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,145 miles
    Test number
    836721788730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,663 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    161254703542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,252 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,252 miles
    Test number
    602000848910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    133180847067
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail70,845 miles (+2,716)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    481986551137
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass68,129 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,129 miles
    Test number
    762764688231
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,492 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    161279431633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,531 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,531 miles
    Test number
    163810360110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,342 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,342 miles
    Test number
    937572354030
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass58,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    700631755143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,648 miles (+3,774)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    696420305339
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass54,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    957289254863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,874 miles (+3,611)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    832257886838
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass51,263 miles (+4,126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    416468154324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly worn on edges

  16. Pass47,137 miles (+4,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,137 miles
    Test number
    485298733340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,845 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,845 miles
    Test number
    106644352368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail42,839 miles (+3,992)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    558573552371
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass38,847 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    887732561386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    614763260360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,712 miles (+4,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    642353260379
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass30,215 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,215 miles
    Test number
    292888069228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,349 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,349 miles
    Test number
    220741518053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,013 miles
    Test number
    304772017078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LSV

Does LR53 LSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR53 LSV is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LSV?
The MOT on LR53 LSV is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR53 LSV done?
LR53 LSV was recorded at 76,454 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,035 miles a year.
Has LR53 LSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LSV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 LSV 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 LSV find?
LR53 LSV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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