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GX16 BVU

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 125,632 miles on the clock, averaging 11,040 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 GX16 BVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,632
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
11,040

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 reading125,632 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,397
Average per year11,040
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GX16 BVU 46k66k86k106k126k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage117,235 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage107,604 miles
Since last MOT+12,276 miles
PASS
Mileage95,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage89,054 miles
Since last MOT+12,307 miles
PASS
Mileage76,747 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,705 miles
Since last MOT+19,468 miles
PASS
Mileage46,237 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 BVU
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGX — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GX16 BVU

What car is GX16 BVU?

GX16 BVU is a silver Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Brighton in 2016.

What is the mileage of GX16 BVU?

The last recorded mileage for GX16 BVU was 125,632 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GX16 BVU passed its MOT?

GX16 BVU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is GX16 BVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GX16 BVU 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 GX16 BVU?

GX16 BVU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.