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DL16 DZB

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,542 mi
Last recorded76,542 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 DZB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 76,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 62,429 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 49,253 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 42,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,644 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 22,912 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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DL16 DZB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 DL16 DZB, 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 DL16 DZB registered?

DL16 DZB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is DL16 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL16 DZB 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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