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BL65 FJV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,378 mi
Last recorded55,378 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 FJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 55,378 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy resinator box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,110 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,027 miles

Central Front GRILL DAMAGE

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,588 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 33,119 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 30,662 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 27,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 21,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing on front turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 21,421 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing on front turbo clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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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BL65 FJV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 BL65 FJV, 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 BL65 FJV registered?

BL65 FJV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 February 2016.

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