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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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 93,994 miles on the clock, averaging 6,499 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 RAU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 93,994 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 6,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 RAU |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | 316 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1895cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 RAU
What car is SO53 RAU?
SO53 RAU is an blue Bmw 316, petrol (1895cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 RAU?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 RAU was 93,994 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 RAU passed its MOT?
SO53 RAU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2018.
Is SO53 RAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 RAU 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 RAU?
SO53 RAU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.