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BL16 UFU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,977 mi
Last recorded48,977 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 UFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 48,977 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2025 45,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(245/35/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,545 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2021 27,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,816 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,204 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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BL16 UFU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BL16 UFU, 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 BL16 UFU registered?

BL16 UFU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is BL16 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 UFU shows 8 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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