Vehicle summary
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 2993cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 130,128 miles on the clock, averaging 8,675 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BKE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 130,128 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,817 |
| Average per year | 8,675 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 BKE |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | X5 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2993cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 BKE
What car is SO53 BKE?
SO53 BKE is an black Bmw X5, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 BKE?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 BKE was 130,128 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 BKE passed its MOT?
SO53 BKE has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2014.
Is SO53 BKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BKE 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 SO53 BKE?
SO53 BKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.