Where was the BB16U number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BB16U prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BB.

What year was a BB16U registration plate released?

The BB16U series was issued during March 2016 to August 2016.

What is the MOT pass rate for BB16U vehicles?

Vehicles in the BB16U cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 80% based on 10 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BB16U Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during March 2016 to August 2016 with registration prefix BB16U.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: March 2016 to August 2016
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 80%

Popular Makes

MERCEDES-BENZ 33.3% (1)

MG 33.3% (1)

VOLKSWAGEN 33.3% (1)

80%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 10 historical tests

Common Colors

Grey1 vehicles

Red1 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in BB16U Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BB16UPP

MOT Valid

MG HS EXCLUSIVE

1.5L · Petrol · White

First Used: Jan 2020
MOT Expiry: 30 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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BB16USS

MOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ A

2.0L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Apr 2019
MOT Expiry: 15 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BB16UTV

MOT Expired

VOLKSWAGEN POLO MATCH TSI

Petrol · Grey

First Used: Nov 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BB16U Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems MG Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BB16U Plates

Where was the BB16U number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BB16U were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BB) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BB16U?

The BB16U age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2016 to August 2016.

How can I check the MOT history of a BB16U vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.