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BMW X5

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

LS53 YXTMOT history

LS53 YXT is a grey diesel BMW X5 first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

LS53 YXT grey BMW X5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
172,641 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 YXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 YXT was last recorded at 172,641 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 3,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,553 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,088 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,641 miles
  • 2024 – 169,553 miles
  • 2023 – 165,003 miles
  • 2022 – 160,610 miles
  • 2021 – 156,602 miles
  • 2020 – 152,770 miles
  • 2019 – 147,587 miles
  • 2018 – 144,265 miles
  • 2016 – 138,487 miles
  • 2015 – 132,929 miles
  • 2013 – 118,354 miles
  • 2012 – 109,607 miles
  • 2011 – 101,173 miles
  • 2010 – 90,453 miles
  • 2009 – 79,560 miles
  • 2008 – 69,189 miles
  • 2007 – 59,899 miles
  • 2006 – 49,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,641 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,641 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,641 miles
    Test number
    445519581802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass169,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,553 miles
    Test number
    598066404424
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail169,553 miles (+30)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,553 miles
    Test number
    892015974432
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail169,523 miles (+4,520)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,523 miles
    Test number
    200461661048
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass165,003 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    165,003 miles
    Test number
    152422310914
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail164,986 miles (+4,376)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,986 miles
    Test number
    583862586942
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass160,610 miles (+4,008)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,610 miles
    Test number
    516771347342
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  8. Pass156,602 miles (+3,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,602 miles
    Test number
    471553768196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    152,770 miles
    Test number
    727048970356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,766 miles (+5,179)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,766 miles
    Test number
    154662909198
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch arm adrift (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass147,587 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,587 miles
    Test number
    693906425570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,583 miles (+3,318)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,583 miles
    Test number
    800078892169
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass144,265 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,265 miles
    Test number
    926379439239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,487 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,487 miles
    Test number
    217305375564
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass132,929 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,929 miles
    Test number
    451277467443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail132,929 miles (+14,575)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,929 miles
    Test number
    245196715293
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass118,354 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    196782033395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,607 miles (+8,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    978520692279
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass101,173 miles (+10,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,173 miles
    Test number
    556517901319
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass90,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    624375680283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail90,453 miles (+10,893)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,453 miles
    Test number
    823205680259
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass79,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    974942779224
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail79,560 miles (+10,371)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    172422579234
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass69,189 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,189 miles
    Test number
    481147578278
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail69,177 miles (+9,278)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    982056378217
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass59,899 miles (+10,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    132752437231
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass49,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,506 miles
    Test number
    584574686157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 YXT

Does LS53 YXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 YXT expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 YXT?
The MOT on LS53 YXT expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 YXT done?
LS53 YXT was recorded at 172,641 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has LS53 YXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 YXT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 YXT 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 YXT find?
LS53 YXT passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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