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BW66 MFO

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,403 mi
Last recorded51,403 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW66 MFO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,403 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust flap broken in os tail pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front spoiler broken

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bolted snapped in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 51,391 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 47,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 29,889 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 22,967 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 22,967 miles

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

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 MFO is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

BW66 MFO is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is BW66 MFO safe to buy?

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