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FV53 HLM

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 162,847 miles on the clock, averaging 10,892 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 HLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,892

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,847 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 HLM 34k66k98k131k163k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,847 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage162,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,705 miles
PASS
Mileage152,729 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,727 miles
Since last MOT+19,225 miles
PASS
Mileage133,502 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,447 miles
Since last MOT+12,518 miles
PASS
Mileage120,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,929 miles
Since last MOT+11,112 miles
PASS
Mileage109,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,817 miles
Since last MOT+15,283 miles
PASS
Mileage94,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,731 miles
PASS
Mileage91,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage83,964 miles
Since last MOT+16,485 miles
PASS
Mileage67,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,196 miles
PASS
Mileage58,283 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage44,659 miles
Since last MOT+10,642 miles
PASS
Mileage34,017 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 HLM
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourSilver
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 HLM

What car is FV53 HLM?

FV53 HLM is an silver Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 HLM?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 HLM was 162,847 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 HLM passed its MOT?

FV53 HLM has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2017.

Is FV53 HLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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