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DT10 GAT

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT10 GAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 97,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2025 94,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 95,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,273 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,254 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,951 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 88,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 67,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 83,946 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 83,912 miles

Emissions not tested blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,299 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 80,298 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,502 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 41,118 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

wet test

Fail 19 Jul 2019 41,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

wet test

Pass 19 Jul 2018 59,065 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 59,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 38,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

refer also prior fail/advise 446302455146

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,582 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

oil cap missing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 25,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DT10 GAT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DT10 GAT, 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 DT10 GAT registered?

DT10 GAT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is DT10 GAT safe to buy?

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