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SA12 PAL

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourGrey
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 80,927 miles on the clock, averaging 5,405 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SA12 PAL

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,927
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
5,405

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,452
Average per year5,405
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA12 PAL 33k45k57k69k81k '16'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,927 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage73,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage69,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage62,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,552 miles
PASS
Mileage56,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage46,935 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage42,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage37,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage32,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,985 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 PAL
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier12 — March 2012 to August 2012

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About SA12 PAL

What car is SA12 PAL?

SA12 PAL is an grey Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2013.

What is the mileage of SA12 PAL?

The last recorded mileage for SA12 PAL was 80,927 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA12 PAL passed its MOT?

SA12 PAL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is SA12 PAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA12 PAL 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 SA12 PAL?

SA12 PAL is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 12 means registered between 1 March 2012 and 31 August 2012.