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PL16 BKZ

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourRed
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 113,864 miles on the clock, averaging 11,709 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 3-cylinder turbo engine is known for timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for PL16 BKZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,864
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,709

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,864 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year11,709
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL16 BKZ 37k56k75k95k114k '19'26'22

Check PL16 BKZ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,864 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,860 miles
Since last MOT+17,110 miles
PASS
Mileage96,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
PASS
Mileage86,057 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage73,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,789 miles
PASS
Mileage59,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,792 miles
PASS
Mileage51,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,645 miles
Since last MOT+14,974 miles
PASS
Mileage36,671 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 BKZ
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About PL16 BKZ

What car is PL16 BKZ?

PL16 BKZ is a red Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Preston in 2016.

What is the mileage of PL16 BKZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL16 BKZ was 113,864 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL16 BKZ passed its MOT?

PL16 BKZ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is PL16 BKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL16 BKZ 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 PL16 BKZ?

PL16 BKZ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.