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FA16 VFS

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 2993cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine2993cc
ColourBlack
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 119,510 miles on the clock, averaging 11,815 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FA16 VFS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2019
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,815

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading119,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,815
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA16 VFS 42k61k81k100k120k '19'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,510 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,140 miles
PASS
Mileage111,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,366 miles
Since last MOT+13,242 miles
PASS
Mileage98,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,124 miles
Since last MOT+18,528 miles
PASS
Mileage79,596 miles
Since last MOT+18,790 miles
PASS
Mileage60,806 miles
Since last MOT+1,009 miles
PASS
Mileage59,797 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
PASS
Mileage52,862 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage41,846 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VFS
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2993cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About FA16 VFS

What car is FA16 VFS?

FA16 VFS is an black Bmw 3 Series, diesel (2993cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2016.

What is the mileage of FA16 VFS?

The last recorded mileage for FA16 VFS was 119,510 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA16 VFS passed its MOT?

FA16 VFS has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.

Is FA16 VFS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA16 VFS 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 FA16 VFS?

FA16 VFS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.