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BW66 GOU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 GOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 45,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,800 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn. Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 75% worn Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack at offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner and outer edges 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 39,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads 90% worn. Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads 75% worn Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack at offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner and outer edges 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 33,107 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 28,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 25,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 22,049 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 17,020 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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BW66 GOU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc 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 BW66 GOU, 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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What year was BW66 GOU registered?

BW66 GOU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is BW66 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW66 GOU 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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