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CU16 GAO

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2993cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 142,838 miles on the clock, averaging 14,371 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU16 GAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,838
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2019
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
14,371

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,838 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,802
Average per year14,371
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU16 GAO 72k90k108k125k143k '19'24'22

Check CU16 GAO

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,838 miles
Since last MOT+17,802 miles
PASS
Mileage125,036 miles
Since last MOT+122 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,914 miles
Since last MOT+17,262 miles
PASS
Mileage107,652 miles
Since last MOT+26,631 miles
PASS
Mileage81,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage72,166 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 GAO
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About CU16 GAO

What car is CU16 GAO?

CU16 GAO is a blue Bmw 3 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Swansea in 2016.

What is the mileage of CU16 GAO?

The last recorded mileage for CU16 GAO was 142,838 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU16 GAO passed its MOT?

CU16 GAO has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Mar 2024.

Is CU16 GAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU16 GAO 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 CU16 GAO?

CU16 GAO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.