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DF66 MBX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,282 mi
Last recorded94,282 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF66 MBX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 94,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 85,197 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2024 72,690 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 72,687 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,666 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 58,652 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,457 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 36,454 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 28,196 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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DF66 MBX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc 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 DF66 MBX, 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 DF66 MBX registered?

DF66 MBX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2016.

Is DF66 MBX safe to buy?

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