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SY13 LUV

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 100,616 miles on the clock, averaging 7,186 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 SY13 LUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,186

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,667
Average per year7,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY13 LUV 33k50k67k84k101k '16'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage93,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage87,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,799 miles
PASS
Mileage76,685 miles
Since last MOT+15,760 miles
PASS
Mileage60,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage52,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,083 miles
Since last MOT+10,912 miles
PASS
Mileage41,171 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage33,392 miles
Since last MOT+536 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,856 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 LUV
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About SY13 LUV

What car is SY13 LUV?

SY13 LUV is an blue Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Inverness in 2013.

What is the mileage of SY13 LUV?

The last recorded mileage for SY13 LUV was 100,616 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY13 LUV passed its MOT?

SY13 LUV has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2025.

Is SY13 LUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY13 LUV 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 SY13 LUV?

SY13 LUV is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.