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BG16 OXZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 OXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 72,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,190 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values White smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 66,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 52,868 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2022 46,796 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6mm. Tyre wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 40,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,761 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,010 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 33,808 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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BG16 OXZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG16 OXZ, 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 BG16 OXZ registered?

BG16 OXZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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