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SO53 OET

2004 Bmw 520 · Petrol · 2171cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model520
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine2171cc
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 2004 Bmw 520 Petrol 2171cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 78,955 miles on the clock, averaging 5,364 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 OET

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,955
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,364

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

Below average
Latest reading78,955 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,364
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO53 OET 30k43k55k67k79k '06'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,955 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage74,364 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage66,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,871 miles
PASS
Mileage60,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage55,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,761 miles
PASS
Mileage43,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage35,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage30,533 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
PASS
Mileage30,490 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage30,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OET
MakeBmw
Model520
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2171cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 OET

What car is SO53 OET?

SO53 OET is an silver Bmw 520, petrol (2171cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO53 OET?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 OET was 78,955 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 OET passed its MOT?

SO53 OET has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2015.

Is SO53 OET ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 OET is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, 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 OET?

SO53 OET is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.