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DE16 RMZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,795 mi
Last recorded73,795 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 RMZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,675 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 51,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (inner sealing bead, marked with crayon) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2021 39,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,307 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 29,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 10,443 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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DE16 RMZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE16 RMZ, 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 DE16 RMZ registered?

DE16 RMZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is DE16 RMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 RMZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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