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FV16 XYJ

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
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 Diesel 1995cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 140,385 miles on the clock, averaging 12,144 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for FV16 XYJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,144

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 reading140,385 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,665
Average per year12,144
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV16 XYJ 55k77k98k119k140k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,385 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage131,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,729 miles
PASS
Mileage121,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage114,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage106,976 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage101,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,114 miles
PASS
Mileage86,659 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,374 miles
Since last MOT+30,944 miles
PASS
Mileage55,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 XYJ
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About FV16 XYJ

What car is FV16 XYJ?

FV16 XYJ is an silver Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2016.

What is the mileage of FV16 XYJ?

The last recorded mileage for FV16 XYJ was 140,385 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV16 XYJ passed its MOT?

FV16 XYJ has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Jun 2026.

Is FV16 XYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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