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DT65 BTE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,988 mi
Last recorded57,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 BTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 57,988 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 52,547 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2024 47,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 43,363 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2022 43,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,625 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 30,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 30,058 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,580 miles

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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DT65 BTE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 DT65 BTE, 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 DT65 BTE registered?

DT65 BTE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 February 2016.

Is DT65 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT65 BTE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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