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RA08 GUL

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 97,783 miles on the clock, averaging 11,229 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 RA08 GUL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2019
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,229

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading97,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year567
Average per year11,229
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA08 GUL 20k39k59k78k98k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,783 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,216 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage85,484 miles
Since last MOT+11,001 miles
PASS
Mileage74,483 miles
Since last MOT+14,506 miles
PASS
Mileage59,977 miles
Since last MOT+12,854 miles
PASS
Mileage47,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage36,521 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,967 miles
PASS
Mileage26,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage19,577 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GUL
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 GUL

What car is RA08 GUL?

RA08 GUL is an red Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RA08 GUL?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 GUL was 97,783 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 GUL passed its MOT?

RA08 GUL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.

Is RA08 GUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA08 GUL 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 RA08 GUL?

RA08 GUL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.