The road tax status for LX53 WLP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LX53 WLP?

The MOT for LX53 WLP is valid and due for renewal on or before 15 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of LX53 WLP?

The recorded mileage for LX53 WLP is 114,561 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LX53 WLP ULEZ compliant?

No, LX53 WLP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 BMW X5 3.0L Petrol · LX53 WLP

LX53 WLP

2003 BMW X5 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 114,561 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024.

Make & Model: BMW X5
Year / Origin: 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 15 Aug 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 114,561 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

2979cc

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LX53 WLP Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
114,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)

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LX53 WLP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 10:45

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW X5 (LX53 WLP) between September 2006 and August 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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LX53 WLP Mileage History

09/09/200662,943 mi
13/09/200773,770 mi+10,827 mi
25/09/200883,922 mi+10,152 mi
29/09/200883,931 mi+9 mi
20/07/200989,750 mi+5,819 mi
24/07/201093,980 mi+4,230 mi
27/07/201196,829 mi+2,849 mi
21/07/201299,542 mi+2,713 mi
30/07/201299,542 mi
29/07/2013101,932 mi+2,390 mi
30/07/2013101,932 mi
23/07/2014103,365 mi+1,433 mi
01/08/2015104,562 mi+1,197 mi
05/08/2015104,562 mi
02/08/2017106,911 mi+2,349 mi
02/08/2017106,911 mi
04/08/2018108,128 mi+1,217 mi
08/08/2018108,129 mi+1 mi
03/08/2019109,264 mi+1,135 mi
17/08/2019109,302 mi+38 mi
17/08/2019109,304 mi+2 mi
03/08/2020110,142 mi+838 mi
11/08/2021111,024 mi+882 mi
11/08/2021111,024 mi
12/08/2022112,433 mi+1,409 mi
12/08/2022112,433 mi
11/08/2023114,561 mi+2,128 mi

Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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