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BF16 UED

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on lens on inner. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 98,407 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,270 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

slight knock from steering but no play

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 64,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 50,220 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 35,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,487 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

service overdue light on dash when car started

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 UED is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 BF16 UED, 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.

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What year was BF16 UED registered?

BF16 UED is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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