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PJ16 EJY

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 157,341 miles on the clock, averaging 13,054 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ16 EJY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,054

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year13,054
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PJ16 EJY 65k88k111k134k157k '19'26'24

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,341 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,333 miles
Since last MOT+12,458 miles
PASS
Mileage144,875 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,862 miles
Since last MOT+12,933 miles
PASS
Mileage131,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,929 miles
Since last MOT+12,707 miles
PASS
Mileage119,222 miles
Since last MOT+18,733 miles
PASS
Mileage100,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,489 miles
Since last MOT+11,893 miles
PASS
Mileage88,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,596 miles
Since last MOT+23,647 miles
PASS
Mileage64,949 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 EJY
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PJ16 EJY

What car is PJ16 EJY?

PJ16 EJY is a silver Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PJ16 EJY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ16 EJY was 157,341 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ16 EJY passed its MOT?

PJ16 EJY has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is PJ16 EJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ16 EJY 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 PJ16 EJY?

PJ16 EJY is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.