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DG16 WZH

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 WZH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,344 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 74,474 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 74,474 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,636 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 67,377 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 67,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn to excess (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 63,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 45,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 30,545 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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DG16 WZH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White 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 DG16 WZH, 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 DG16 WZH registered?

DG16 WZH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is DG16 WZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 WZH 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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