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AP16 SLU

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 141,970 miles on the clock, averaging 16,551 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 AP16 SLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
16,551

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,206
Average per year16,551
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AP16 SLU 46k70k94k118k142k '19'25'22

Check AP16 SLU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,206 miles
PASS
Mileage128,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,764 miles
Since last MOT+17,448 miles
PASS
Mileage111,316 miles
Since last MOT+18,715 miles
PASS
Mileage92,601 miles
Since last MOT+19,846 miles
PASS
Mileage72,755 miles
Since last MOT+17,435 miles
PASS
Mileage55,320 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage54,324 miles
Since last MOT+8,505 miles
PASS
Mileage45,819 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 SLU
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About AP16 SLU

What car is AP16 SLU?

AP16 SLU is an blue Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Norwich in 2016.

What is the mileage of AP16 SLU?

The last recorded mileage for AP16 SLU was 141,970 miles, recorded on 20 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP16 SLU passed its MOT?

AP16 SLU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 May 2025.

Is AP16 SLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP16 SLU 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 AP16 SLU?

AP16 SLU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.