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BMW X5

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

LR53 RNJMOT history

LR53 RNJ is a silver diesel BMW X5 first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

LR53 RNJ silver BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2024
Mileage
141,230 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2017
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 RNJ
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
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 RNJ was last recorded at 141,230 miles on 4 Sept 2017, 6,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2016.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2010: 84,494 miles, lower than 85,490 miles on 14 Sept 2010.

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
134,601 miles · 18 Oct 2016
Between the last two tests
6,629 miles
Average per year
10,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2017 – 141,230 miles
  • 2016 – 134,601 miles
  • 2015 – 128,521 miles
  • 2014 – 123,642 miles
  • 2013 – 114,901 miles
  • 2012 – 108,213 miles
  • 2011 – 96,010 miles
  • 2010 – 84,494 miles
  • 2009 – 76,581 miles
  • 2008 – 54,816 miles
  • 2007 – 38,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    970211877149
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716796021506
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. PassMileage not read3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    440722200801
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    877086684370
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,230 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,230 miles
    Test number
    514049988976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,601 miles (+6,080)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,601 miles
    Test number
    957411115349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit adge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit adge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit adge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass128,521 miles (+4,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,521 miles
    Test number
    291944165050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass123,642 miles (+8,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,642 miles
    Test number
    509400474267
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass114,901 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    114,901 miles
    Test number
    556454873236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,213 miles
    Test number
    179726352226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,213 miles (+12,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,213 miles
    Test number
    876646452257
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass96,010 miles (+11,516)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,010 miles
    Test number
    149168451270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,494 miles (-996)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    210038050216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,490 miles (+8,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    944117150257
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass76,581 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    311021859280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,578 miles (+21,762)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    320868249282
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,816 miles (+16,304)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    970937278145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,512 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,512 miles
    Test number
    821179397157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    361055607070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 RNJ

Does LR53 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 RNJ expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 RNJ?
The MOT on LR53 RNJ expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 RNJ done?
LR53 RNJ was recorded at 141,230 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2017, an average of 10,149 miles a year.
Has LR53 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 RNJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LR53 RNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR53 RNJ find?
LR53 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides, and 3 more.

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