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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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 105,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,551 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 LWU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 105,042 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,565 |
| Average per year | 7,551 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 LWU |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | 316 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 LWU
What car is SL53 LWU?
SL53 LWU is an black Bmw 316, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 LWU?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 LWU was 105,042 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 LWU passed its MOT?
SL53 LWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jan 2018.
Is SL53 LWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 LWU 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 LWU?
SL53 LWU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.