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DGZ 8970

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 8970
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 75,015 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leaks engine bay

Fail 17 Feb 2026 74,889 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaks engine bay

Pass 18 Feb 2025 61,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 61,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 41,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,283 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,734 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 26,394 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 22,893 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 8970 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,496cc diesel 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 DGZ 8970, 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

How do I check the history of DGZ 8970?

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What year was DGZ 8970 registered?

DGZ 8970 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is DGZ 8970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 8970 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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