2013 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · S3 UCT
2013 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 100,810 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S3 UCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 100,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S3 UCT Mileage History
- 15/05/202385,960 mi
- 03/05/202491,012 mi+5,052 mi
- 13/05/202491,150 mi+138 mi
- 22/05/202594,199 mi+3,049 mi
- 13/05/2026100,810 mi+6,611 mi
Average of roughly 4,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S3 UCT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 1 Series (S3 UCT) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect leaking air (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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