Vehicle summary
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 5 Series Petrol 2171cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 216,168 miles on the clock, averaging 12,419 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 LRL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 216,168 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,140 |
| Average per year | 12,419 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 LRL |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2171cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 LRL
What car is SO53 LRL?
SO53 LRL is an grey Bmw 5 Series, petrol (2171cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 LRL?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 LRL was 216,168 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 LRL passed its MOT?
SO53 LRL has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2019.
Is SO53 LRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 LRL 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 LRL?
SO53 LRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.