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BF16 DYV

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,077 mi
Last recorded78,077 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 DYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible rocker cover gasket rear corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 60,532 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight misting of oil on rear Diff

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,268 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 46,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 33,701 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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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BF16 DYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 BF16 DYV, 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 BF16 DYV registered?

BF16 DYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 April 2016.

Is BF16 DYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 DYV 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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