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CF16 GCZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,851 mi
Last recorded72,851 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF16 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 72,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,764 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 54,299 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 45,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 36,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 28,493 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 22,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 16,993 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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CF16 GCZ 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 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 GCZ, 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 CF16 GCZ registered?

CF16 GCZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 July 2016.

Is CF16 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF16 GCZ 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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