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LV16 BFA

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, London · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourGrey
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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 92,457 miles on the clock, averaging 8,477 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LV16 BFA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,477

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading92,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,477
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LV16 BFA 36k50k64k78k92k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,457 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,454 miles
Since last MOT+14,583 miles
PASS
Mileage77,871 miles
Since last MOT+9,985 miles
PASS
Mileage67,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage58,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,875 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage50,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage46,788 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
PASS
Mileage36,153 miles

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Timing Chain and Tensioner (primary chain, guides, and plastic tensioner components)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV16 BFA
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeLV — Sidcup, London
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About LV16 BFA

What car is LV16 BFA?

LV16 BFA is an grey Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2016.

What is the mileage of LV16 BFA?

The last recorded mileage for LV16 BFA was 92,457 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LV16 BFA passed its MOT?

LV16 BFA has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is LV16 BFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LV16 BFA 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 LV16 BFA?

LV16 BFA is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.