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WV53 GVL

2003 Bmw 525 · Diesel · 2497cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model525
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2497cc
ColourBlue
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 525 Diesel 2497cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 228,440 miles on the clock, averaging 13,128 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WV53 GVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
228,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
13,128

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 reading228,440 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-33
Average per year13,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV53 GVL 84k120k156k192k228k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage228,440 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,473 miles
Since last MOT+12,948 miles
PASS
Mileage215,525 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage215,523 miles
Since last MOT+16,045 miles
PASS
Mileage199,478 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,351 miles
Since last MOT+20,774 miles
PASS
Mileage178,577 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,191 miles
PASS
Mileage166,385 miles
Since last MOT+20,279 miles
PASS
Mileage146,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,106 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage139,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,109 miles
PASS
Mileage134,780 miles
Since last MOT+17,374 miles
PASS
Mileage117,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,406 miles
Since last MOT+21,070 miles
PASS
Mileage96,336 miles
Since last MOT+12,506 miles
PASS
Mileage83,830 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,810 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GVL
MakeBmw
Model525
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2497cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WV53 GVL

What car is WV53 GVL?

WV53 GVL is a blue Bmw 525, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Bristol in 2003.

What is the mileage of WV53 GVL?

The last recorded mileage for WV53 GVL was 228,440 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV53 GVL passed its MOT?

WV53 GVL has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2018.

Is WV53 GVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV53 GVL 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 WV53 GVL?

WV53 GVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.