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CA16 ZFM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,855 mi
Last recorded29,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 ZFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 29,855 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2025 26,498 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 26,497 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 23,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No cords detected (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No cords detected (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 16,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 12,415 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 10,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 8,401 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 8,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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CA16 ZFM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 CA16 ZFM, 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 CA16 ZFM registered?

CA16 ZFM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 July 2016.

Is CA16 ZFM safe to buy?

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