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SL16 VKO

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourWhite
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 217,053 miles on the clock, averaging 26,051 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 SL16 VKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
26,051

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 reading217,053 miles
Reading date
Miles last year92,759
Average per year26,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL16 VKO 74k109k145k181k217k '19'24'21

Check SL16 VKO

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,053 miles
Since last MOT+92,759 miles
PASS
Mileage124,294 miles
Since last MOT+12,123 miles
PASS
Mileage112,171 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,171 miles
Since last MOT+23,722 miles
PASS
Mileage88,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,449 miles
Since last MOT+14,883 miles
PASS
Mileage73,566 miles

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Timing Chain and Tensioner (primary chain, guides, and plastic tensioner components)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 VKO
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SL16 VKO

What car is SL16 VKO?

SL16 VKO is an white Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SL16 VKO?

The last recorded mileage for SL16 VKO was 217,053 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL16 VKO passed its MOT?

SL16 VKO has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2024.

Is SL16 VKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL16 VKO 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 SL16 VKO?

SL16 VKO is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.