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FV53 EFL

2003 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2993cc

Grey Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
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 X5 Diesel 2993cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 187,843 miles on the clock, averaging 11,154 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 EFL

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,154

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 reading187,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,555
Average per year11,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 EFL 48k83k118k153k188k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage182,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage175,926 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage170,129 miles
Since last MOT+12,255 miles
PASS
Mileage157,874 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage148,269 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
PASS
Mileage139,519 miles
Since last MOT+13,064 miles
PASS
Mileage126,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,780 miles
PASS
Mileage115,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,675 miles
Since last MOT+17,342 miles
PASS
Mileage98,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,333 miles
Since last MOT+16,732 miles
PASS
Mileage81,601 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,579 miles
Since last MOT+16,007 miles
PASS
Mileage65,572 miles
Since last MOT+17,801 miles
PASS
Mileage47,771 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EFL
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 EFL

What car is FV53 EFL?

FV53 EFL is an grey Bmw X5, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 EFL?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 EFL was 187,843 miles, recorded on 18 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 EFL passed its MOT?

FV53 EFL has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2019.

Is FV53 EFL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 EFL 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 FV53 EFL?

FV53 EFL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.