CarVerify

Free Car Check

BA16 VDV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,221 mi
Last recorded65,221 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 VDV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 65,221 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (very slight) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 65,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (245/35/r18 88y, run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in central band (2021) Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (very slight) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 46,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,907 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,967 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 23 Nov 2020 25,472 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 16,036 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BA16 VDV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA16 VDV, 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 BA16 VDV?

You can check the full history of BA16 VDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BA16 VDV registered?

BA16 VDV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is BA16 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 VDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BA16 VDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BA16 VDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.