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LX16 ZBL

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 81,718 miles on the clock, averaging 5,238 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for LX16 ZBL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,718
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2019
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,238

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading81,718 miles
Reading date
Miles last year143
Average per year5,238
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX16 ZBL 44k53k63k72k82k '19'26'24

Check LX16 ZBL

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,718 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,575 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
PASS
Mileage81,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage72,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage66,033 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage58,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage50,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage43,719 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 ZBL
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About LX16 ZBL

What car is LX16 ZBL?

LX16 ZBL is an silver Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2016.

What is the mileage of LX16 ZBL?

The last recorded mileage for LX16 ZBL was 81,718 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX16 ZBL passed its MOT?

LX16 ZBL has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jun 2026.

Is LX16 ZBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX16 ZBL 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 LX16 ZBL?

LX16 ZBL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.