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BW16 AHL

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 AHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 63,996 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 63,996 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 46,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 39,109 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,981 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,963 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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BW16 AHL is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BW16 AHL, 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 BW16 AHL registered?

BW16 AHL is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is BW16 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 AHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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