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CGZ 1596

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,708 mi
Last recorded41,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 1596
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 41,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 33,779 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 33,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,186 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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CGZ 1596 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGZ 1596, 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 CGZ 1596 registered?

CGZ 1596 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is CGZ 1596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGZ 1596 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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