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EL53 BJL

2003 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2926cc

Beige Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
ColourBeige
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 X5 Diesel 2926cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 176,480 miles on the clock, averaging 8,177 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EL53 BJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,177

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading176,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EL53 BJL 43k77k110k143k176k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,480 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,477 miles
Since last MOT+12,468 miles
PASS
Mileage164,009 miles
Since last MOT+26,565 miles
PASS
Mileage137,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage130,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,000 miles
Since last MOT+13,693 miles
PASS
Mileage116,307 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage109,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage100,924 miles
Since last MOT+1,794 miles
PASS
Mileage99,130 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage95,305 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage91,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage87,321 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage82,363 miles
Since last MOT+7,484 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,310 miles
PASS
Mileage67,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,707 miles
PASS
Mileage57,862 miles
Since last MOT+14,606 miles
PASS
Mileage43,256 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL53 BJL
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EL53 BJL

What car is EL53 BJL?

EL53 BJL is an beige Bmw X5, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EL53 BJL?

The last recorded mileage for EL53 BJL was 176,480 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL53 BJL passed its MOT?

EL53 BJL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2023.

Is EL53 BJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL53 BJL 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 EL53 BJL?

EL53 BJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.