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SM16 LJF

2016 Bmw 3 Series · Petrol · 1499cc

White Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2016
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourWhite
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 51,096 miles on the clock, averaging 6,288 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 3-cylinder turbo engine is known for timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for SM16 LJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2019
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,288

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading51,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,673
Average per year6,288
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM16 LJF 11k21k31k41k51k '19'25'22

Check SM16 LJF

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,096 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
PASS
Mileage41,423 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage33,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,102 miles
PASS
Mileage26,421 miles
Since last MOT+6,245 miles
PASS
Mileage20,176 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage16,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage11,245 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 LJF
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About SM16 LJF

What car is SM16 LJF?

SM16 LJF is an white Bmw 3 Series, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2016.

What is the mileage of SM16 LJF?

The last recorded mileage for SM16 LJF was 51,096 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM16 LJF passed its MOT?

SM16 LJF has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is SM16 LJF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM16 LJF 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 SM16 LJF?

SM16 LJF is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.