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SY61 LAH

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Black Registered in Inverness, 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 89,146 miles on the clock, averaging 7,040 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 SY61 LAH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,146
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
7,040

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading89,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY61 LAH 24k40k57k73k89k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,146 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage83,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage80,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,668 miles
PASS
Mileage71,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage68,444 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
PASS
Mileage68,373 miles
Since last MOT+10,657 miles
PASS
Mileage57,716 miles
Since last MOT+16,566 miles
PASS
Mileage41,150 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage32,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage24,115 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 LAH
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier61 — September 2011 to February 2012

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About SY61 LAH

What car is SY61 LAH?

SY61 LAH is an black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Inverness in 2013.

What is the mileage of SY61 LAH?

The last recorded mileage for SY61 LAH was 89,146 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY61 LAH passed its MOT?

SY61 LAH has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Mar 2026.

Is SY61 LAH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY61 LAH 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 SY61 LAH?

SY61 LAH is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 61 means registered between 1 September 2011 and 28 February 2012.