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249 WNU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,220 mi
Last recorded89,220 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration249 WNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 57,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,925 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,740 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged small crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 40,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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249 WNU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 249 WNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 249 WNU?

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What year was 249 WNU registered?

249 WNU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is 249 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 249 WNU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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