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BG66 OWU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,241 mi
Last recorded86,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 OWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 79,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,897 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

wind screen washer low pressure water

Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,161 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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BG66 OWU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc 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 BG66 OWU, 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 BG66 OWU registered?

BG66 OWU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is BG66 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG66 OWU 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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