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D3 WBY

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,090 mi
Last recorded29,090 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 WBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 29,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 56,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 54,385 miles

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 14 Jul 2025 25,212 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 50,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 21,696 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 17,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 45,275 miles

Near side and off side front brake pipes corroded under protective sheath

Some wear noted in off side steering tie bar

Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 15,678 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 33,434 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,787 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 10,441 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 10,441 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,692 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2019 6,932 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 6,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,919 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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D3 WBY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D3 WBY, 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 D3 WBY registered?

D3 WBY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is D3 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 WBY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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