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SO53 LUL

2003 Bmw 316 · Petrol · 1895cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model316
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1895cc
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 1895cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 12 (57% pass rate). It has 59,067 miles on the clock, averaging 2,644 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 LUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
59,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
2,644

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year2,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO53 LUL 10k22k35k47k59k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,067 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,056 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage56,885 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,883 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,881 miles
Since last MOT+982 miles
PASS
Mileage55,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,899 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage55,383 miles
Since last MOT+1,732 miles
PASS
Mileage53,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,841 miles
PASS
Mileage46,810 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,809 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
PASS
Mileage46,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,776 miles
Since last MOT+92 miles
PASS
Mileage46,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage45,346 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage39,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage34,087 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage27,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage21,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage18,176 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,009 miles
PASS
Mileage14,167 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage10,218 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 LUL
MakeBmw
Model316
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1895cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 LUL

What car is SO53 LUL?

SO53 LUL is an silver Bmw 316, petrol (1895cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 LUL?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 LUL was 59,067 miles, recorded on 14 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 LUL passed its MOT?

SO53 LUL has had 28 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (16 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2025.

Is SO53 LUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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