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BU16 EAW

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 177,103 miles on the clock, averaging 20,674 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 BU16 EAW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
177,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2019
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
20,674

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 reading177,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,655
Average per year20,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BU16 EAW 31k68k104k141k177k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage172,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage168,336 miles
Since last MOT+34,982 miles
PASS
Mileage133,354 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,343 miles
Since last MOT+22,300 miles
PASS
Mileage111,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,043 miles
Since last MOT+25,216 miles
PASS
Mileage85,827 miles
Since last MOT+22,652 miles
PASS
Mileage63,175 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,064 miles
Since last MOT+22,985 miles
PASS
Mileage40,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage36,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,889 miles
PASS
Mileage31,019 miles

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Timing Chain and Tensioner (primary chain, guides, and plastic tensioner components)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 EAW
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About BU16 EAW

What car is BU16 EAW?

BU16 EAW is a red Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of BU16 EAW?

The last recorded mileage for BU16 EAW was 177,103 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU16 EAW passed its MOT?

BU16 EAW has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is BU16 EAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU16 EAW 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 BU16 EAW?

BU16 EAW is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.