2013 BMW 3 Series 1.6L Petrol · SA13 KYE
2013 BMW 3 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 59,468 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA13 KYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 59,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA13 KYE 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 3 Series (SA13 KYE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA13 KYE Mileage History
- 23/03/202344,728 mi
- 15/03/202449,595 mi+4,867 mi
- 15/03/202449,605 mi+10 mi
- 19/03/202555,538 mi+5,933 mi
- 17/03/202659,468 mi+3,930 mi
Average of roughly 4,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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