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LY13 BJE

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 48,359 miles on the clock, averaging 3,496 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LY13 BJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,359
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
3,496

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading48,359 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,667
Average per year3,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LY13 BJE 16k24k32k40k48k '16'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,359 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage46,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage43,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,382 miles
PASS
Mileage39,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,744 miles
PASS
Mileage38,100 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage36,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,988 miles
PASS
Mileage34,794 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,610 miles
Since last MOT+24,610 miles
PASS
Mileage10,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage23,190 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage16,351 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
PASS
Mileage16,110 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY13 BJE
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeLY — Sidcup, London
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About LY13 BJE

What car is LY13 BJE?

LY13 BJE is an black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2013.

What is the mileage of LY13 BJE?

The last recorded mileage for LY13 BJE was 48,359 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LY13 BJE passed its MOT?

LY13 BJE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is LY13 BJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LY13 BJE 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 LY13 BJE?

LY13 BJE is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.