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SL53 VSD

2003 Bmw 316 · Petrol · 1796cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model316
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGrey
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 115,465 miles on the clock, averaging 6,863 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VSD

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,465
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,863

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 reading115,465 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,758
Average per year6,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 VSD 38k58k77k96k115k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage112,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,900 miles
PASS
Mileage109,807 miles
Since last MOT+11,265 miles
PASS
Mileage98,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,073 miles
PASS
Mileage93,469 miles
Since last MOT+5,175 miles
PASS
Mileage88,294 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage80,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,019 miles
PASS
Mileage72,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage68,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,948 miles
PASS
Mileage55,376 miles
Since last MOT+13,301 miles
PASS
Mileage42,075 miles
Since last MOT+3,796 miles
PASS
Mileage38,279 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL53 VSD

What car is SL53 VSD?

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

What is the mileage of SL53 VSD?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 VSD was 115,465 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 VSD passed its MOT?

SL53 VSD has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2017.

Is SL53 VSD ULEZ compliant?

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

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