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BF16 VTW

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,875 mi
Last recorded68,875 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 VTW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 68,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 55,097 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 41,450 miles

knock from steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2021 34,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 30,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 26,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,875 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 VTW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

BF16 VTW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 August 2016.

Is BF16 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF16 VTW shows 9 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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