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SL53 LWD

2003 Bmw 316 · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model316
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 79,345 miles on the clock, averaging 5,671 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,671

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 reading79,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,100
Average per year5,671
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 LWD 25k38k52k66k79k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,100 miles
PASS
Mileage71,245 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage62,997 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage62,268 miles
Since last MOT+2,224 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage57,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,255 miles
PASS
Mileage55,607 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage53,166 miles
Since last MOT+8,994 miles
PASS
Mileage44,172 miles
Since last MOT+11,715 miles
PASS
Mileage32,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage24,616 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LWD
MakeBmw
Model316
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 LWD

What car is SL53 LWD?

SL53 LWD is an silver Bmw 316, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 LWD?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 LWD was 79,345 miles, recorded on 9 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 LWD passed its MOT?

SL53 LWD has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2016.

Is SL53 LWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LWD 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 SL53 LWD?

SL53 LWD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.