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FV16 VNE

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 31,481 miles on the clock, averaging 3,153 miles per year, well 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 FV16 VNE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
31,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
3,153

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

Low mileage
Latest reading31,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,291
Average per year3,153
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV16 VNE 11k16k21k26k31k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage31,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage28,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage24,622 miles
Since last MOT+3,175 miles
PASS
Mileage21,447 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage18,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage15,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage11,152 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VNE
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About FV16 VNE

What car is FV16 VNE?

FV16 VNE is an black Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2016.

What is the mileage of FV16 VNE?

The last recorded mileage for FV16 VNE was 31,481 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV16 VNE passed its MOT?

FV16 VNE has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is FV16 VNE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV16 VNE 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 FV16 VNE?

FV16 VNE is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.