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DGZ 1568

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,649 mi
Last recorded102,649 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 1568
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,152 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,829 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 45,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,740 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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DGZ 1568 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DGZ 1568, 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 DGZ 1568 registered?

DGZ 1568 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is DGZ 1568 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 1568 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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