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BAZ 7291

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,072 mi
Last recorded64,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7291
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,362 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 59,362 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,557 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 30,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,180 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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BAZ 7291 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BAZ 7291, 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 BAZ 7291 registered?

BAZ 7291 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is BAZ 7291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 7291 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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