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SL53 VJO

2003 Bmw X5 · Petrol · 2979cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 SL53 VJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
8,467

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading180,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year42
Average per year8,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 VJO 42k76k111k145k180k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage180,097 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,162 miles
PASS
Mileage178,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,699 miles
PASS
Mileage176,194 miles
PASS
Mileage179,958 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage168,333 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,569 miles
PASS
Mileage161,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage157,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,045 miles
PASS
Mileage152,110 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,367 miles
PASS
Mileage144,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,709 miles
PASS
Mileage138,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage134,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage131,095 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,078 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage118,712 miles
Since last MOT+14,155 miles
PASS
Mileage104,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,971 miles
PASS
Mileage97,586 miles
Since last MOT+24,109 miles
PASS
Mileage73,477 miles
Since last MOT+17,305 miles
PASS
Mileage56,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage47,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage41,511 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VJO
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2979cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 VJO

What car is SL53 VJO?

SL53 VJO is an black Bmw X5, petrol (2979cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

Has SL53 VJO passed its MOT?

SL53 VJO has had 30 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (21 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2025.

Is SL53 VJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 VJO 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 SL53 VJO?

SL53 VJO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.