
BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LS53 YZGMOT history
LS53 YZG is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 130,671 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,949 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS53 YZG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 19 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS53 YZG was last recorded at 130,671 miles on 27 Aug 2022, 2,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 128,272 miles · 24 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,399 miles
- Average per year
- 5,949 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 130,671 miles
- 2021 – 128,272 miles
- 2020 – 114,898 miles
- 2019 – 108,842 miles
- 2018 – 105,918 miles
- 2017 – 100,551 miles
- 2016 – 89,634 miles
- 2015 – 78,436 miles
- 2014 – 68,697 miles
- 2013 – 59,006 miles
- 2012 – 50,139 miles
- 2011 – 42,300 miles
- 2010 – 40,744 miles
- 2008 – 38,211 miles
- 2006 – 34,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,671 miles (+2,399)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 130,671 miles
- Test number
- 920383778643
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass128,272 miles (+13,374)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 128,272 miles
- Test number
- 132820813789
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,898 miles (+6,056)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 114,898 miles
- Test number
- 966558501319
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,842 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 108,842 miles
- Test number
- 616573538022
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,839 miles (+3)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,839 miles
- Test number
- 659547499516
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,836 miles (+2,918)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,836 miles
- Test number
- 830858009285
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,918 miles (+132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,918 miles
- Test number
- 150224277112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail105,786 miles (+5,235)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,786 miles
- Test number
- 433714897356
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. dip beam (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass100,551 miles (+10,917)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 100,551 miles
- Test number
- 145726406618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,634 miles (+11,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 89,634 miles
- Test number
- 471332244116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,436 miles (+9,739)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 78,436 miles
- Test number
- 946649785057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,697 miles (+9,691)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,697 miles
- Test number
- 789844104102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,006 miles (+8,867)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 59,006 miles
- Test number
- 526826703146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,139 miles (+7,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 50,139 miles
- Test number
- 656801202145
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass42,300 miles (+1,556)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,300 miles
- Test number
- 617970311140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,744 miles (+510)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,744 miles
- Test number
- 611753030358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,234 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 40,234 miles
- Test number
- 734781010119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,211 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,211 miles
- Test number
- 301056368178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,206 miles (+3,712)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,206 miles
- Test number
- 262794668468
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass34,494 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,494 miles
- Test number
- 791808276141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LS53 YZG
- Does LS53 YZG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS53 YZG expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS53 YZG?
- The MOT on LS53 YZG expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS53 YZG done?
- LS53 YZG was recorded at 130,671 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2022, an average of 5,949 miles a year.
- Has LS53 YZG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS53 YZG has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on LS53 YZG 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 YZG find?
- LS53 YZG passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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