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EL13 REY

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 173,698 miles on the clock, averaging 15,659 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 EL13 REY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
15,659

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,906
Average per year15,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EL13 REY 14k54k94k134k174k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,906 miles
PASS
Mileage163,792 miles
Since last MOT+12,523 miles
PASS
Mileage151,269 miles
Since last MOT+13,170 miles
PASS
Mileage138,099 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage134,750 miles
Since last MOT+268 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,482 miles
Since last MOT+9,904 miles
PASS
Mileage124,578 miles
Since last MOT+13,328 miles
PASS
Mileage111,250 miles
Since last MOT+25,398 miles
PASS
Mileage85,852 miles
Since last MOT+21,571 miles
PASS
Mileage64,281 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,268 miles
Since last MOT+19,766 miles
PASS
Mileage44,502 miles
Since last MOT+30,581 miles
PASS
Mileage13,921 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 REY
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About EL13 REY

What car is EL13 REY?

EL13 REY is an black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2013.

What is the mileage of EL13 REY?

The last recorded mileage for EL13 REY was 173,698 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL13 REY passed its MOT?

EL13 REY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is EL13 REY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL13 REY 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 EL13 REY?

EL13 REY is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.