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RJ53 YSM

2003 Bmw 5 Series · Petrol · 2979cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2979cc
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 2979cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 156,310 miles on the clock, averaging 14,079 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 YSM

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,079

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,854
Average per year14,079
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ53 YSM 42k71k99k128k156k '06'14'11

Check RJ53 YSM

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,310 miles
Since last MOT+16,854 miles
PASS
Mileage139,456 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,178 miles
Since last MOT+10,725 miles
PASS
Mileage128,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,453 miles
Since last MOT+14,254 miles
PASS
Mileage114,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,199 miles
Since last MOT+13,887 miles
PASS
Mileage100,312 miles
Since last MOT+12,543 miles
PASS
Mileage87,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,432 miles
Since last MOT+11,833 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,599 miles
Since last MOT+21,619 miles
PASS
Mileage50,980 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage42,370 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YSM
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 YSM

What car is RJ53 YSM?

RJ53 YSM is an grey Bmw 5 Series, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 YSM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 YSM was 156,310 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 YSM passed its MOT?

RJ53 YSM has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Mar 2014.

Is RJ53 YSM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 YSM 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 RJ53 YSM?

RJ53 YSM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.