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NL16 WAE

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1499cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 52,949 miles on the clock, averaging 6,996 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 3-cylinder turbo engine is known for timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for NL16 WAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,996

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

Below average
Latest reading52,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,140
Average per year6,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL16 WAE 13k23k33k43k53k '19'25'22

Check NL16 WAE

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,949 miles
Since last MOT+16,140 miles
PASS
Mileage36,809 miles
Since last MOT+2,349 miles
PASS
Mileage34,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage26,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage20,297 miles
Since last MOT+2,533 miles
PASS
Mileage17,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage12,594 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 WAE
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About NL16 WAE

What car is NL16 WAE?

NL16 WAE is an blue Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2016.

What is the mileage of NL16 WAE?

The last recorded mileage for NL16 WAE was 52,949 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL16 WAE passed its MOT?

NL16 WAE has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2025.

Is NL16 WAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL16 WAE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is NL16 WAE?

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