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AB08 RAR

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 2016 Bmw 3 Series Diesel 1995cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 164,683 miles on the clock, averaging 17,935 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 RAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,935

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,073
Average per year17,935
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AB08 RAR 45k75k105k135k165k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,683 miles
Since last MOT+15,073 miles
PASS
Mileage149,610 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage138,647 miles
Since last MOT+16,989 miles
PASS
Mileage121,658 miles
Since last MOT+23,359 miles
PASS
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,299 miles
Since last MOT+25,581 miles
PASS
Mileage72,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,718 miles
Since last MOT+27,470 miles
PASS
Mileage45,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RAR
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 RAR

What car is AB08 RAR?

AB08 RAR is an grey Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2016.

What is the mileage of AB08 RAR?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 RAR was 164,683 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 RAR passed its MOT?

AB08 RAR has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is AB08 RAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 RAR is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AB08 RAR?

AB08 RAR is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.