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SO13 FVU

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 163,600 miles on the clock, averaging 12,846 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 SO13 FVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,600
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2016
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,846

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,886
Average per year12,846
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO13 FVU 32k65k98k131k164k '16'26'21

Check SO13 FVU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,600 miles
Since last MOT+20,886 miles
PASS
Mileage142,714 miles
Since last MOT+13,978 miles
PASS
Mileage128,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage118,230 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage108,749 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage95,742 miles
Since last MOT+12,784 miles
PASS
Mileage82,958 miles
Since last MOT+22,973 miles
PASS
Mileage59,985 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage49,430 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage40,559 miles
Since last MOT+8,226 miles
PASS
Mileage32,333 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 FVU
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About SO13 FVU

What car is SO13 FVU?

SO13 FVU is an black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2013.

What is the mileage of SO13 FVU?

The last recorded mileage for SO13 FVU was 163,600 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO13 FVU passed its MOT?

SO13 FVU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Jul 2026.

Is SO13 FVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO13 FVU 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 SO13 FVU?

SO13 FVU is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.