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BL65 PUH

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,890 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,333 miles

Both rear tyre treads have deep cuts and stone damage to treads.

Front brake pads getting low.

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges and multiple cuts and stone damage recommend replacement soon.

Rear brake pads and discs worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 57,103 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

N/s/f tyre tread has small cuts.

Fail 1 Mar 2023 57,103 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low.

N/s/f tyre tread has small cuts.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 47,450 miles

Damage to both front tyres outer side walls and small cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,004 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 28,825 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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BL65 PUH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PUH, 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 BL65 PUH registered?

BL65 PUH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 February 2016.

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