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PJ53 UPB

2003 Bmw X5 · Petrol · 2979cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2979cc
ColourSilver
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 X5 Petrol 2979cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 172,890 miles on the clock, averaging 7,116 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 UPB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,890
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,116

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading172,890 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,432
Average per year7,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ53 UPB 38k72k106k139k173k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,432 miles
PASS
Mileage169,458 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,777 miles
PASS
Mileage166,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,659 miles
Since last MOT+1,340 miles
PASS
Mileage165,319 miles
Since last MOT+14,652 miles
PASS
Mileage150,667 miles
Since last MOT+10,056 miles
PASS
Mileage140,611 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,344 miles
Since last MOT+17,037 miles
PASS
Mileage123,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage113,845 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage108,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage101,642 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage94,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage87,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage80,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage73,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage65,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,690 miles
PASS
Mileage54,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,401 miles
PASS
Mileage47,096 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage38,165 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 UPB
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PJ53 UPB

What car is PJ53 UPB?

PJ53 UPB is a silver Bmw X5, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PJ53 UPB?

The last recorded mileage for PJ53 UPB was 172,890 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ53 UPB passed its MOT?

PJ53 UPB has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is PJ53 UPB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 UPB 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 PJ53 UPB?

PJ53 UPB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.