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YJ13 VLS

2013 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourSilver
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 73,279 miles on the clock, averaging 4,920 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 YJ13 VLS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,279
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
4,920

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

Low mileage
Latest reading73,279 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,920
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YJ13 VLS 22k35k48k61k73k '16'26'22

Check YJ13 VLS

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,279 miles
Since last MOT+2,934 miles
PASS
Mileage70,345 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage64,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage57,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage48,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage47,175 miles
Since last MOT+405 miles
PASS
Mileage46,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage44,314 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage39,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage32,790 miles
Since last MOT+10,308 miles
PASS
Mileage22,482 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VLS
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeYJ — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About YJ13 VLS

What car is YJ13 VLS?

YJ13 VLS is a silver Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Leeds in 2013.

What is the mileage of YJ13 VLS?

The last recorded mileage for YJ13 VLS was 73,279 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YJ13 VLS passed its MOT?

YJ13 VLS has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2026.

Is YJ13 VLS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YJ13 VLS 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 YJ13 VLS?

YJ13 VLS is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.