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RF53 CTU

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 189,579 miles on the clock, averaging 32,574 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 CTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,579
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
32,574

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 reading189,579 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,569
Average per year32,574
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 CTU 52k86k121k155k190k '06'10'08

Check RF53 CTU

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,579 miles
Since last MOT+20,569 miles
PASS
Mileage169,010 miles
Since last MOT+82,514 miles
PASS
Mileage86,496 miles
Since last MOT+20,833 miles
PASS
Mileage65,663 miles
Since last MOT+13,709 miles
PASS
Mileage51,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 CTU
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 CTU

What car is RF53 CTU?

RF53 CTU is an blue Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 CTU?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 CTU was 189,579 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 CTU passed its MOT?

RF53 CTU has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2010.

Is RF53 CTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 CTU 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 RF53 CTU?

RF53 CTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.