BMW X5
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc
LX53 FTEMOT history
LX53 FTE is a black petrol BMW X5 first used on 14 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,931 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 135,931 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2018
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 FTE
- 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
- 14 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2022 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX53 FTE was last recorded at 135,931 miles on 10 Dec 2018, 51,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2014.
- Previous MOT
- 84,722 miles · 25 Mar 2014
- Between the last two tests
- 51,209 miles
- Average per year
- 9,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2018 – 135,931 miles
- 2014 – 84,722 miles
- 2013 – 76,543 miles
- 2010 – 32,902 miles
- 2009 – 29,752 miles
- 2008 – 23,774 miles
- 2007 – 21,573 miles
- 2006 – 18,574 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorFront Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear both sides sidemirror (3.3 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear position lamp has 50% inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
FailMileage not read7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 284339127199
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorFront Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear both sides sidemirror (3.3 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 267880602214
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous13 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 962825364586
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked yellow 275/45/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 415029329836
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp has 50% inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 232271584079
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pad (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp has 50% inoperative
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass135,931 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 135,931 miles
- Test number
- 992345381165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,931 miles1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,931 miles
- Test number
- 943061228928
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 456131574990
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 451346912005
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 154410654853
- AdvisoryParking brake has only just met required efficiency, system may require adjustment or repair
FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 893226978875
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake has only just met required efficiency, system may require adjustment or repair
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 516831415239
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 316011015280
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass84,722 miles (+8,179)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 84,722 miles
- Test number
- 978324784026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,543 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,543 miles
- Test number
- 699137183076
- NoteAlltyres close to limit in centre.nearside front tyre tread low outer edge.slight play in rear suspension bushes
Fail76,543 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,543 miles
- Test number
- 919107683066
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAlltyres close to limit in centre.nearside front tyre tread low outer edge.slight play in rear suspension bushes
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 909297841313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,902 miles (+713)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,902 miles
- Test number
- 580255610370
- NoteBoth front brake disc's slightly corroded
Fail32,189 miles (+2,437)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,189 miles
- Test number
- 172152310383
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake disc's slightly corroded
Pass29,752 miles (+161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 29,752 miles
- Test number
- 720964319304
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail29,591 miles (+5,817)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,591 miles
- Test number
- 913389409385
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass23,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 23,774 miles
- Test number
- 492791318349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,774 miles (+2,201)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,774 miles
- Test number
- 432391218317
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- 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)
Pass21,573 miles (+2,999)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 21,573 miles
- Test number
- 220101517375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,574 miles
- Test number
- 451845036374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 FTE
- Does LX53 FTE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 FTE expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 FTE?
- The MOT on LX53 FTE expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 FTE done?
- LX53 FTE was recorded at 135,931 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2018, an average of 9,760 miles a year.
- Has LX53 FTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 FTE has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX53 FTE 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 LX53 FTE find?
- LX53 FTE failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides; front obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear both sides sidemirror; fuel cap/sealing device missing, and 9 more.
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