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EF53 FUE

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
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 2993cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 70,223 miles on the clock, averaging 5,132 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF53 FUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,132

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,223 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,755
Average per year5,132
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF53 FUE 13k27k42k56k70k '06'17'12

Check EF53 FUE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage67,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,468 miles
Since last MOT+16,953 miles
PASS
Mileage50,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage41,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,361 miles
PASS
Mileage35,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage31,537 miles
Since last MOT+6,984 miles
PASS
Mileage24,553 miles
Since last MOT+11,375 miles
PASS
Mileage13,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 FUE
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EF53 FUE

What car is EF53 FUE?

EF53 FUE is an blue Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EF53 FUE?

The last recorded mileage for EF53 FUE was 70,223 miles, recorded on 4 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF53 FUE passed its MOT?

EF53 FUE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 May 2017.

Is EF53 FUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF53 FUE 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 EF53 FUE?

EF53 FUE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.