
BMW 5 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LS53 YXLMOT history
LS53 YXL is a grey petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,509 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 161,509 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,957 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YXL was last recorded at 161,509 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,504 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,957 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,509 miles
- 2024 – 158,895 miles
- 2023 – 157,004 miles
- 2022 – 154,787 miles
- 2021 – 152,795 miles
- 2020 – 150,435 miles
- 2019 – 146,712 miles
- 2018 – 141,944 miles
- 2017 – 137,065 miles
- 2016 – 134,434 miles
- 2015 – 121,316 miles
- 2014 – 103,197 miles
- 2013 – 85,203 miles
- 2012 – 70,164 miles
- 2011 – 55,038 miles
- 2010 – 41,930 miles
- 2009 – 40,686 miles
- 2008 – 39,267 miles
- 2007 – 32,332 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,509 miles (+5)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 161,509 miles
- Test number
- 648973692415
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail161,504 miles (+2,609)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,504 miles
- Test number
- 882908848090
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass158,895 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 158,895 miles
- Test number
- 234895849051
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail158,895 miles (+1,891)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,895 miles
- Test number
- 104406818242
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass157,004 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 157,004 miles
- Test number
- 130509168683
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,003 miles (+2,216)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,003 miles
- Test number
- 991026390636
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,787 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 154,787 miles
- Test number
- 713017520534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,787 miles (+1,992)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,787 miles
- Test number
- 246555927777
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,795 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 152,795 miles
- Test number
- 580847867203
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,795 miles (+2,360)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,795 miles
- Test number
- 112639161060
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,435 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 150,435 miles
- Test number
- 671331417573
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,435 miles (+3,723)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,435 miles
- Test number
- 962189656987
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,712 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 146,712 miles
- Test number
- 382439246148
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside / both sills covered
Fail146,712 miles (+4,768)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,712 miles
- Test number
- 827469000383
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside / both sills covered
Pass141,944 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 141,944 miles
- Test number
- 551730062786
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe end minor corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe end minor corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components
- AdvisoryVisual signs of oil leaks on under trays
Fail141,944 miles (+4,879)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,944 miles
- Test number
- 685393466257
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe end minor corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe end minor corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components
- AdvisoryVisual signs of oil leaks on under trays
Pass137,065 miles (+2,631)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 137,065 miles
- Test number
- 767996812539
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass134,434 miles (+13,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 134,434 miles
- Test number
- 385260230588
- AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded and greased
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryRear flexy hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Pass121,316 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 121,316 miles
- Test number
- 834407955836
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
- AdvisoryMinor rear diff oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering arm
Fail121,316 miles (+18,119)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,316 miles
- Test number
- 482277930332
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
- AdvisoryMinor rear diff oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering arm
Pass103,197 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 103,197 miles
- Test number
- 597296584290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,197 miles (+17,994)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,197 miles
- Test number
- 725284284224
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass85,203 miles (+15,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 85,203 miles
- Test number
- 919104283201
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,164 miles (+15,126)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,164 miles
- Test number
- 849161192287
- NoteDiff seal weeping
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn to legal limit
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn
- NoteSlight play in o/s/r hub bush
Pass55,038 miles (+13,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 55,038 miles
- Test number
- 107000801360
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,930 miles
- Test number
- 763558780263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,929 miles (+1,243)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,929 miles
- Test number
- 360228980253
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,686 miles (+1,419)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,686 miles
- Test number
- 380828489213
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAir bag dash lamp illuminated
Pass39,267 miles (+6,935)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 39,267 miles
- Test number
- 830027988281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,332 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,332 miles
- Test number
- 170268687027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS53 YXL
- Does LS53 YXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 YXL is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YXL?
- The MOT on LS53 YXL is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS53 YXL done?
- LS53 YXL was recorded at 161,509 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,957 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YXL has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YXL 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 LS53 YXL find?
- LS53 YXL passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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