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BF53 VJL

2003 Bmw 316 · Petrol · 1796cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model316
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 316 Petrol 1796cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 104,614 miles on the clock, averaging 7,090 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BF53 VJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,614
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,090

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,614 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,090
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BF53 VJL 48k62k76k90k105k '06'14'10

Check BF53 VJL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,614 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,343 miles
PASS
Mileage96,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage89,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,437 miles
PASS
Mileage80,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage73,239 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage67,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage60,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage53,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage48,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,064 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VJL
MakeBmw
Model316
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BF53 VJL

What car is BF53 VJL?

BF53 VJL is a red Bmw 316, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BF53 VJL?

The last recorded mileage for BF53 VJL was 104,614 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF53 VJL passed its MOT?

BF53 VJL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2014.

Is BF53 VJL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF53 VJL 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 BF53 VJL?

BF53 VJL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.