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CU16 PBZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,314 mi
Last recorded87,314 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 PBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,314 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,466 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 54,163 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,226 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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CU16 PBZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White 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 CU16 PBZ, 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 CU16 PBZ registered?

CU16 PBZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is CU16 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 PBZ 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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