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AF66 VRN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,549 mi
Last recorded52,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF66 VRN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Small pin ()

Pass 25 Jun 2024 47,440 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,003 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 40,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 33,822 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 33,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple not tight (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,675 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 28,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 25,517 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,222 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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AF66 VRN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF66 VRN, 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

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What year was AF66 VRN registered?

AF66 VRN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AF66 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF66 VRN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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