2013 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · S3 KGY
2013 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 75,981 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S3 KGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 75,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S3 KGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (S3 KGY) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S3 KGY Mileage History
- 21/12/202255,751 mi
- 20/12/202361,200 mi+5,449 mi
- 09/01/202461,237 mi+37 mi
- 13/02/202567,305 mi+6,068 mi
- 12/03/202675,981 mi+8,676 mi
Average of roughly 6,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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