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BW16 SXZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 SXZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 102,145 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 102,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,179 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,166 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 63,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,843 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,116 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 SXZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

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

Is BW16 SXZ safe to buy?

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