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BW65 MZE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,056 mi
Last recorded96,056 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 MZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 82,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,331 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,710 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,385 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 43,385 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 28,225 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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BW65 MZE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 BW65 MZE, 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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How do I check the history of BW65 MZE?

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What year was BW65 MZE registered?

BW65 MZE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is BW65 MZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW65 MZE 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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