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DH65 MZJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,262 mi
Last recorded67,262 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH65 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 63,222 miles

Engine coolant radiator insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 63,194 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Located on Nearside Front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Engine coolant radiator insecure

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 57,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,093 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 47,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 41,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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DH65 MZJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DH65 MZJ, 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.

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What year was DH65 MZJ registered?

DH65 MZJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is DH65 MZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH65 MZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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