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BF16 JRZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,356 mi
Last recorded50,356 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 46,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 43,924 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 29,150 miles

Both front tyre's worn on outer edge and perished.

Both rear tyre's perished on edges.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 29,150 miles

Both front tyre's worn on outer edge and perished.

Both rear tyre's perished on edges.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,924 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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BF16 JRZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 BF16 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

BF16 JRZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is BF16 JRZ safe to buy?

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