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BG53 ODB

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2926cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Bmw 5 Series Diesel 2926cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 162,330 miles on the clock, averaging 9,895 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 ODB

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,895

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,330 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,456
Average per year9,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 ODB 71k94k117k139k162k '06'16'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,330 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage155,874 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage151,479 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage147,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage142,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,520 miles
PASS
Mileage138,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,242 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOT+25,920 miles
PASS
Mileage95,549 miles
Since last MOT+24,034 miles
PASS
Mileage71,515 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,794 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ODB
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 ODB

What car is BG53 ODB?

BG53 ODB is a grey Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 ODB?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 ODB was 162,330 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 ODB passed its MOT?

BG53 ODB has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2016.

Is BG53 ODB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 ODB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 ODB?

BG53 ODB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.