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EF16 TZH

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 101,325 miles on the clock, averaging 11,894 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 3-cylinder turbo engine is known for timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for EF16 TZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,894

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 reading101,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF16 TZH 26k45k64k83k101k '19'25'23

Check EF16 TZH

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,325 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,498 miles
PASS
Mileage88,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,826 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage78,562 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,560 miles
Since last MOT+11,429 miles
PASS
Mileage67,131 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage56,202 miles
Since last MOT+22,020 miles
PASS
Mileage34,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage26,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,489 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 TZH
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About EF16 TZH

What car is EF16 TZH?

EF16 TZH is an black Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.

What is the mileage of EF16 TZH?

The last recorded mileage for EF16 TZH was 101,325 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF16 TZH passed its MOT?

EF16 TZH has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2025.

Is EF16 TZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF16 TZH 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 EF16 TZH?

EF16 TZH is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.