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RJ16 VEM

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 72,423 miles on the clock, averaging 5,690 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ16 VEM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,690

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading72,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,476
Average per year5,690
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ16 VEM 33k43k53k63k72k '19'26'23

Check RJ16 VEM

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,423 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage67,947 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage57,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage51,335 miles
Since last MOT+6,466 miles
PASS
Mileage44,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage38,915 miles
Since last MOT+5,924 miles
PASS
Mileage32,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 VEM
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About RJ16 VEM

What car is RJ16 VEM?

RJ16 VEM is an blue Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Reading in 2016.

What is the mileage of RJ16 VEM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ16 VEM was 72,423 miles, recorded on 8 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ16 VEM passed its MOT?

RJ16 VEM has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 May 2026.

Is RJ16 VEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ16 VEM 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 RJ16 VEM?

RJ16 VEM is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.