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OU53 BVB

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2497cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2497cc
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 2497cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 106,460 miles on the clock, averaging 13,054 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 BVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,054

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading106,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,395
Average per year13,054
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OU53 BVB 41k57k74k90k106k '06'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage99,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,987 miles
PASS
Mileage95,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,810 miles
PASS
Mileage81,268 miles
Since last MOT+17,417 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,851 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage50,512 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage40,849 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 BVB
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2497cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 BVB

What car is OU53 BVB?

OU53 BVB is an silver Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 BVB?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 BVB was 106,460 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 BVB passed its MOT?

OU53 BVB has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Sep 2011.

Is OU53 BVB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 BVB 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 OU53 BVB?

OU53 BVB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.