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DGZ 9821

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 9821
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,265 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 77,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,932 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,009 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 7 Nov 2020 35,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 26,331 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 9821 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol 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 9821, 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 9821?

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What year was DGZ 9821 registered?

DGZ 9821 is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is DGZ 9821 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGZ 9821 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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