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BW16 EDF

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,831 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 41,804 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 34,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 29,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 24,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 20,619 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 12,429 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 EDF 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 BW16 EDF, 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

How do I check the history of BW16 EDF?

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What year was BW16 EDF registered?

BW16 EDF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BW16 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 EDF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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