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CGZ 1188

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,942 mi
Last recorded43,942 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 1188
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 43,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 40,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 35,223 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 25,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 19,039 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,111 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,023 miles

cannot see inner brake pads

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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CGZ 1188 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CGZ 1188, 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 CGZ 1188?

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What year was CGZ 1188 registered?

CGZ 1188 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is CGZ 1188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 1188 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGZ 1188 have outstanding finance?

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