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DS16 LGC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,288 mi
Last recorded47,288 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 LGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,119 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 40,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 34,895 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,790 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,092 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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DS16 LGC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS16 LGC, 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 DS16 LGC registered?

DS16 LGC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is DS16 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 LGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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