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SO53 ECY

2003 Bmw M3 · Petrol · 3246cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
ModelM3
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3246cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 M3 Petrol 3246cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 102,521 miles on the clock, averaging 4,509 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 ECY

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,521
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,509

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,521 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,509
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 ECY 46k60k74k88k103k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,521 miles
Since last MOT+786 miles
PASS
Mileage101,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage100,001 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage98,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,901 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage96,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage91,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage86,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage82,971 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage79,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,866 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage78,614 miles
Since last MOT+19,653 miles
PASS
Mileage58,961 miles
Since last MOT+13,195 miles
PASS
Mileage45,766 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ECY
MakeBmw
ModelM3
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3246cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 ECY

What car is SO53 ECY?

SO53 ECY is an silver Bmw M3, petrol (3246cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 ECY?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 ECY was 102,521 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 ECY passed its MOT?

SO53 ECY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2019.

Is SO53 ECY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 ECY 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 SO53 ECY?

SO53 ECY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.