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CE16 BAU

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 98,858 miles on the clock, averaging 10,572 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 CE16 BAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,572

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading98,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,970
Average per year10,572
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE16 BAU 23k42k61k80k99k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,858 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage93,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,892 miles
PASS
Mileage90,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,996 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage88,485 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
PASS
Mileage88,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,377 miles
Since last MOT+12,828 miles
PASS
Mileage75,549 miles
Since last MOT+13,866 miles
PASS
Mileage61,683 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,424 miles
Since last MOT+14,887 miles
PASS
Mileage46,537 miles
Since last MOT+23,134 miles
PASS
Mileage23,403 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 BAU
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About CE16 BAU

What car is CE16 BAU?

CE16 BAU is a grey Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2016.

What is the mileage of CE16 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for CE16 BAU was 98,858 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE16 BAU passed its MOT?

CE16 BAU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is CE16 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE16 BAU 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 CE16 BAU?

CE16 BAU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.