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LS53 FVU

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Petrol · 2171cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2171cc
ColourGrey
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 5 Series Petrol 2171cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 273,598 miles on the clock, averaging 14,440 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LS53 FVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
273,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,440

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading273,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,061
Average per year14,440
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS53 FVU 31k92k152k213k274k '06'23'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage273,598 miles
Since last MOT+15,061 miles
PASS
Mileage258,537 miles
Since last MOT+106,420 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,763 miles
PASS
Mileage148,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,635 miles
PASS
Mileage139,719 miles
Since last MOT+9,295 miles
PASS
Mileage130,424 miles
Since last MOT+10,066 miles
PASS
Mileage120,358 miles
Since last MOT+11,912 miles
PASS
Mileage108,446 miles
Since last MOT+9,102 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage93,378 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,311 miles
Since last MOT+9,491 miles
PASS
Mileage83,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,474 miles
PASS
Mileage76,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+8,339 miles
PASS
Mileage59,486 miles
Since last MOT+9,649 miles
PASS
Mileage49,837 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage41,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,867 miles
PASS
Mileage31,449 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage31,417 miles
Since last MOT+258 miles
PASS
Mileage31,159 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 FVU
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2171cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LS53 FVU

What car is LS53 FVU?

LS53 FVU is an grey Bmw 5 Series, petrol (2171cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LS53 FVU?

The last recorded mileage for LS53 FVU was 273,598 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS53 FVU passed its MOT?

LS53 FVU has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2023.

Is LS53 FVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS53 FVU 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 LS53 FVU?

LS53 FVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.