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LX53 FTE

2003 Bmw X5 · Petrol · 2979cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 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.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 FTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
9,759

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,931 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,759
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 FTE 19k48k77k107k136k '06'18'10

Check LX53 FTE

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage135,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,931 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage84,722 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage76,543 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage32,902 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,437 miles
PASS
Mileage29,752 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage23,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage21,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage18,574 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FTE
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 FTE

What car is LX53 FTE?

LX53 FTE is an black Bmw X5, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

Has LX53 FTE passed its MOT?

LX53 FTE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 9 Dec 2022.

Is LX53 FTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 FTE 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 LX53 FTE?

LX53 FTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.