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AF16 CFY

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 94,056 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under-trays iftted.

Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 80,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 37,164 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 29,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 26,923 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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AF16 CFY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AF16 CFY, 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 AF16 CFY?

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What year was AF16 CFY registered?

AF16 CFY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AF16 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 CFY shows 9 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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