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ET03 VME

2003 Bmw X5 · Petrol · 2979cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2979cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2979cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 141,711 miles on the clock, averaging 5,969 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET03 VME

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,969

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year351
Average per year5,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET03 VME 28k56k85k113k142k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,711 miles
Since last MOT+351 miles
PASS
Mileage141,360 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage138,643 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,636 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage135,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,355 miles
PASS
Mileage132,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,681 miles
PASS
Mileage130,177 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage126,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,836 miles
PASS
Mileage123,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,713 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage115,061 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,909 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,716 miles
Since last MOT+18,461 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,255 miles
Since last MOT+10,501 miles
PASS
Mileage85,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,754 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage82,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage78,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage65,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,782 miles
PASS
Mileage58,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,288 miles
PASS
Mileage49,825 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,790 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage38,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,765 miles
PASS
Mileage27,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VME
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About ET03 VME

What car is ET03 VME?

ET03 VME is an black Bmw X5, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of ET03 VME?

The last recorded mileage for ET03 VME was 141,711 miles, recorded on 10 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET03 VME passed its MOT?

ET03 VME has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2025.

Is ET03 VME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET03 VME is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET03 VME?

ET03 VME is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.