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CF16 BHY

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,428 mi
Last recorded49,428 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 BHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 49,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,458 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 34,761 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 29,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,613 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,266 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 14,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

coolant low

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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CF16 BHY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF16 BHY, 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

How do I check the history of CF16 BHY?

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What year was CF16 BHY registered?

CF16 BHY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is CF16 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 BHY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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