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BN16 WYZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,939 mi
Last recorded101,939 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 WYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 101,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has deep cuts/damaged tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tension Strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has deep cuts/damaged tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 70,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 54,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,966 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 20,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,380 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 19,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,112 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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BN16 WYZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN16 WYZ, 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 BN16 WYZ registered?

BN16 WYZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BN16 WYZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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