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SM03 BOW

2003 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2926cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
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 X5 Diesel 2926cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). It has 206,674 miles on the clock, averaging 8,702 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM03 BOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
206,674
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
8,702

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading206,674 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,791
Average per year8,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM03 BOW 29k73k118k162k207k '05'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage206,674 miles
Since last MOT+3,791 miles
PASS
Mileage202,883 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,809 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage190,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,361 miles
PASS
Mileage184,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,781 miles
PASS
Mileage179,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,270 miles
PASS
Mileage173,735 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage166,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,706 miles
PASS
Mileage161,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage156,284 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage150,551 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage144,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage137,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,982 miles
PASS
Mileage127,065 miles
Since last MOT+248 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,817 miles
Since last MOT+24,083 miles
PASS
Mileage102,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,018 miles
PASS
Mileage89,716 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage81,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage71,887 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage62,358 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage49,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage38,878 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
PASS
Mileage28,920 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 BOW
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About SM03 BOW

What car is SM03 BOW?

SM03 BOW is an silver Bmw X5, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SM03 BOW?

The last recorded mileage for SM03 BOW was 206,674 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM03 BOW passed its MOT?

SM03 BOW has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 9 Dec 2025.

Is SM03 BOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM03 BOW 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 SM03 BOW?

SM03 BOW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.