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ML16 CWU

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 43,814 miles on the clock, averaging 2,408 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for ML16 CWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
2,408

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 reading43,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year989
Average per year2,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML16 CWU 26k30k35k39k44k '19'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,814 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage42,825 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage41,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,848 miles
PASS
Mileage39,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage36,015 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage32,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage29,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage26,444 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage26,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,019 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 CWU
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About ML16 CWU

What car is ML16 CWU?

ML16 CWU is an red Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Manchester in 2016.

What is the mileage of ML16 CWU?

The last recorded mileage for ML16 CWU was 43,814 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML16 CWU passed its MOT?

ML16 CWU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Aug 2026.

Is ML16 CWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML16 CWU 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 ML16 CWU?

ML16 CWU is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.