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CX16 FJZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,414 mi
Last recorded112,414 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 FJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 112,414 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 61,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 47,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 47,288 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,930 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 35,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 35,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,053 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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CX16 FJZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX16 FJZ, 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 CX16 FJZ registered?

CX16 FJZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is CX16 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 FJZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX16 FJZ have outstanding finance?

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