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DGZ 3231

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 3231
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 96,973 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 96,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 71,088 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 66,360 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2022 51,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,349 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 16,349 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 3231 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DGZ 3231, 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 3231 registered?

DGZ 3231 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 August 2016.

Is DGZ 3231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 3231 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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