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DA16 WDS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,937 mi
Last recorded78,937 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 WDS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 78,937 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 78,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 74,605 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2025 74,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,923 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,696 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 61,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,316 miles

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

low pressure warning message displayed

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 20,440 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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DA16 WDS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA16 WDS, 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 DA16 WDS registered?

DA16 WDS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is DA16 WDS safe to buy?

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