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BU13 FVO

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 2013 Bmw 3 Series Diesel 1995cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 170,230 miles on the clock, averaging 12,565 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for BU13 FVO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
170,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2016
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
12,565

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,787
Average per year12,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU13 FVO 50k80k110k140k170k '16'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,787 miles
PASS
Mileage163,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,443 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage153,682 miles
Since last MOT+9,878 miles
PASS
Mileage143,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage132,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,294 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
PASS
Mileage124,197 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage111,190 miles
Since last MOT+20,967 miles
PASS
Mileage90,223 miles
Since last MOT+20,799 miles
PASS
Mileage69,424 miles
Since last MOT+19,697 miles
PASS
Mileage49,727 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FVO
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About BU13 FVO

What car is BU13 FVO?

BU13 FVO is a silver Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2013.

What is the mileage of BU13 FVO?

The last recorded mileage for BU13 FVO was 170,230 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU13 FVO passed its MOT?

BU13 FVO has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is BU13 FVO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU13 FVO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU13 FVO?

BU13 FVO is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.