BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LR53 LZEMOT history
LR53 LZE is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 164,752 mi
- At MOT on 23 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 LZE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR53 LZE was last recorded at 164,752 miles on 23 Nov 2022, 14,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Nov 2009: 7,113 miles, lower than 61,345 miles on 6 Nov 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 150,171 miles · 13 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 14,581 miles
- Average per year
- 7,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 164,752 miles
- 2020 – 150,171 miles
- 2019 – 147,222 miles
- 2017 – 134,389 miles
- 2016 – 125,251 miles
- 2015 – 116,794 miles
- 2014 – 110,940 miles
- 2013 – 103,163 miles
- 2012 – 94,193 miles
- 2011 – 85,771 miles
- 2010 – 75,385 miles
- 2009 – 7,113 miles
- 2008 – 61,345 miles
- 2007 – 57,275 miles
- 2006 – 41,165 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Slight blue smoke from exhaust on excelleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 977596846670
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 900144143866
- DangerousAir brake cylinder/actuator leaking and braking performance affected Rear air bag suspension (1.1.16 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 708572816460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,752 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 164,752 miles
- Test number
- 632409854025
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer cv boots front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 624346758654
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 533734758542
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing is wrong (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,171 miles (+2,949)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,171 miles
- Test number
- 167132812131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 147,222 miles
- Test number
- 973459687365
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 193610985969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,389 miles (+9,138)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 134,389 miles
- Test number
- 697527935924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,251 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 125,251 miles
- Test number
- 226366723346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,155 miles (+8,361)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,155 miles
- Test number
- 169975388990
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass116,794 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 889793222567
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySlight blue smoke from exhaust on excelleration
Fail116,794 miles (+5,854)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 158570206738
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisorySlight blue smoke from exhaust on excelleration
Pass110,940 miles (+7,777)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 110,940 miles
- Test number
- 549611904368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,163 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 103,163 miles
- Test number
- 337064803383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,161 miles (+8,968)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,161 miles
- Test number
- 645854303309
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass94,193 miles (+8,422)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 94,193 miles
- Test number
- 396094082454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,771 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 85,771 miles
- Test number
- 615210291245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,769 miles (+10,384)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,769 miles
- Test number
- 459607581205
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Pass75,385 miles (+332)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 75,385 miles
- Test number
- 644022120342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,053 miles (+67,940)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,053 miles
- Test number
- 711104510390
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass7,113 miles (-54,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 7,113 miles
- Test number
- 964584419325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Pass61,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 61,345 miles
- Test number
- 484001118432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,345 miles (+4,070)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,345 miles
- Test number
- 412261218344
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass57,275 miles (+16,110)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,275 miles
- Test number
- 451269697218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 41,165 miles
- Test number
- 683013296277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR53 LZE
- Does LR53 LZE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 LZE expired on 23 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 LZE?
- The MOT on LR53 LZE expired on 23 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 LZE done?
- LR53 LZE was recorded at 164,752 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2022, an average of 7,680 miles a year.
- Has LR53 LZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 LZE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR53 LZE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR53 LZE find?
- LR53 LZE passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.