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BW16 LBU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,242 mi
Last recorded65,242 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 53,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2021 32,055 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,010 miles

front tyres worn

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 LBU 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 100%.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

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

Is BW16 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 LBU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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