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EL55 SHL

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 127,485 miles on the clock, averaging 9,183 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 EL55 SHL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2016
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,183

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 reading127,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,680
Average per year9,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EL55 SHL 43k64k85k106k127k '16'26'21

Check EL55 SHL

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,485 miles
Since last MOT+24,680 miles
PASS
Mileage102,805 miles
Since last MOT+9,145 miles
PASS
Mileage93,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,159 miles
PASS
Mileage91,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,501 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage84,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage79,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,747 miles
PASS
Mileage72,269 miles
Since last MOT+9,696 miles
PASS
Mileage62,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage52,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,947 miles
PASS
Mileage42,833 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL55 SHL
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EL55 SHL

What car is EL55 SHL?

EL55 SHL is an red Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2013.

What is the mileage of EL55 SHL?

The last recorded mileage for EL55 SHL was 127,485 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL55 SHL passed its MOT?

EL55 SHL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is EL55 SHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL55 SHL 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 EL55 SHL?

EL55 SHL is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.