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DT16 OSF

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,377 mi
Last recorded74,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 OSF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,377 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,645 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2024 54,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORTDERLINE (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1000 MILES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2000 MILES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 28,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,783 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,337 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 20,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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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DT16 OSF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DT16 OSF, 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 DT16 OSF registered?

DT16 OSF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is DT16 OSF safe to buy?

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