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SY53 VYC

2003 Bmw X5 · Diesel · 2926cc

Green Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelX5
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2926cc
ColourGreen
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 175,261 miles on the clock, averaging 8,570 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 VYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,261
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,570

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,261 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,327
Average per year8,570
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY53 VYC 26k63k101k138k175k '06'23'14

Check SY53 VYC

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,327 miles
PASS
Mileage166,934 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
PASS
Mileage156,967 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage147,300 miles
Since last MOT+17,228 miles
PASS
Mileage130,072 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage112,804 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage104,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage98,253 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,581 miles
PASS
Mileage91,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,454 miles
PASS
Mileage76,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage67,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,914 miles
PASS
Mileage60,932 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage51,211 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage44,003 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,222 miles
PASS
Mileage36,756 miles
Since last MOT+10,870 miles
PASS
Mileage25,886 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VYC
MakeBmw
ModelX5
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2926cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 VYC

What car is SY53 VYC?

SY53 VYC is an green Bmw X5, diesel (2926cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 VYC?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 VYC was 175,261 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 VYC passed its MOT?

SY53 VYC has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2023.

Is SY53 VYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 VYC 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 SY53 VYC?

SY53 VYC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.