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DC16 FPN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,671 mi
Last recorded48,671 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 FPN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 40,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 36,134 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,438 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 23,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,241 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 15,658 miles

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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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DC16 FPN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DC16 FPN, 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 DC16 FPN registered?

DC16 FPN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DC16 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 FPN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC16 FPN have outstanding finance?

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