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EA16 EBJ

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1499cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 79,167 miles on the clock, averaging 6,051 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 3-cylinder turbo engine is known for timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for EA16 EBJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,051

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,167 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA16 EBJ 36k47k58k68k79k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,167 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,164 miles
Since last MOT+10,607 miles
PASS
Mileage68,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage59,486 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage57,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage53,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,745 miles
PASS
Mileage48,374 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage44,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage36,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 EBJ
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EA16 EBJ

What car is EA16 EBJ?

EA16 EBJ is an grey Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EA16 EBJ?

The last recorded mileage for EA16 EBJ was 79,167 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA16 EBJ passed its MOT?

EA16 EBJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is EA16 EBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA16 EBJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EA16 EBJ?

EA16 EBJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.