
BMW X5
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc
LX53 TFYMOT history
LX53 TFY is a black diesel BMW X5 first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 221,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 221,054 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2021
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 11,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 TFY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 TFY was last recorded at 221,054 miles on 9 Aug 2021, 18,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 202,723 miles · 24 Jul 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 18,331 miles
- Average per year
- 11,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 221,054 miles
- 2019 – 202,723 miles
- 2018 – 197,390 miles
- 2017 – 186,626 miles
- 2016 – 181,815 miles
- 2015 – 172,501 miles
- 2014 – 159,228 miles
- 2013 – 141,826 miles
- 2012 – 125,885 miles
- 2011 – 113,460 miles
- 2010 – 103,554 miles
- 2009 – 91,583 miles
- 2008 – 74,714 miles
- 2007 – 58,633 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Mirror Glass slightly deteriorated (Both Front Wing Mirrors)
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Headlight patterns poor
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 190636459214
- AdvisoryFront Mirror Glass slightly deteriorated (Both Front Wing Mirrors)
PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 760613632497
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 533035150748
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 347312531966
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 364097317015
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass221,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 221,054 miles
- Test number
- 756872091195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 985190858517
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 274961051603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 worn smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass202,723 miles (+3)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 202,723 miles
- Test number
- 426874887620
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail202,720 miles (+5,330)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,720 miles
- Test number
- 816465009180
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass197,390 miles (+104)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 197,390 miles
- Test number
- 860144560017
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre rubbing on artch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,286 miles (+10,660)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,286 miles
- Test number
- 450933045818
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (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 Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt has a knob (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre rubbing on artch
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,626 miles (+123)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 186,626 miles
- Test number
- 976308825738
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryHand brake performance just in limit 16%
- AdvisoryHeadlight patterns poor
Fail186,503 miles (+4,688)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,503 miles
- Test number
- 786100521617
- DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryHand brake performance just in limit 16%
- AdvisoryHeadlight patterns poor
Pass181,815 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 181,815 miles
- Test number
- 122759756361
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance poor
- AdvisoryHeadlight patterns poor
Fail181,795 miles (+9,294)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,795 miles
- Test number
- 883124296425
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance poor
- AdvisoryHeadlight patterns poor
Pass172,501 miles (+13,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 172,501 miles
- Test number
- 666415338512
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass159,228 miles (+17,402)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 159,228 miles
- Test number
- 327260874214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass141,826 miles (+15,941)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 141,826 miles
- Test number
- 489105243248
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
- NoteScreen chipped
Pass125,885 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 125,885 miles
- Test number
- 895537602294
- NoteOil leaks from rear axle
- NoteParking brake just meets requirements
- NoteSteering rack inner joints worn
Fail125,885 miles (+12,425)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,885 miles
- Test number
- 507257602206
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOil leaks from rear axle
- NoteParking brake just meets requirements
- NoteSteering rack inner joints worn
Pass113,460 miles (+9,906)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 113,460 miles
- Test number
- 147219141235
- NoteRear Tyres unevenly worn on inner edge
Pass103,554 miles (+11,971)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 103,554 miles
- Test number
- 393631250439
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn bold on edge
- NoteLower front supension arm bushes to front chassis perishing
Pass91,583 miles (+188)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 91,583 miles
- Test number
- 264692139280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,395 miles (+16,681)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,395 miles
- Test number
- 452036629227
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass74,714 miles (+16,081)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 74,714 miles
- Test number
- 961969228262
- NoteBoth front cv boots slightly perished.
Pass58,633 miles (+8,829)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 58,633 miles
- Test number
- 603727657221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,804 miles (+113)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,804 miles
- Test number
- 462014667099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,691 miles4 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,691 miles
- Test number
- 423922267036
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOFFSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW
Questions about LX53 TFY
- Does LX53 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 TFY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 TFY?
- The MOT on LX53 TFY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX53 TFY done?
- LX53 TFY was recorded at 221,054 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2021, an average of 11,870 miles a year.
- Has LX53 TFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 TFY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on LX53 TFY 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 TFY find?
- LX53 TFY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front mirror glass slightly deteriorated (both front wing mirrors).
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