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NL16 VWG

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 48,218 miles on the clock, averaging 4,339 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 NL16 VWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
48,218
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
4,339

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 reading48,218 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,327
Average per year4,339
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL16 VWG 20k27k34k41k48k '19'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage48,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage42,891 miles
Since last MOT+2,783 miles
PASS
Mileage40,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage34,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage30,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage26,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,818 miles
PASS
Mileage20,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,054 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 VWG
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About NL16 VWG

What car is NL16 VWG?

NL16 VWG is an grey Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2016.

What is the mileage of NL16 VWG?

The last recorded mileage for NL16 VWG was 48,218 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL16 VWG passed its MOT?

NL16 VWG has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is NL16 VWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL16 VWG 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 NL16 VWG?

NL16 VWG is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.