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DW16 LWA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,925 mi
Last recorded43,925 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 LWA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 43,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 43,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlight slightly cracked , not affecting beam pattern and not sharp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 38,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f headlight slightly cracked , not affecting beam pattern and not sharp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,953 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 32,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,194 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,360 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

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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DW16 LWA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DW16 LWA, 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 DW16 LWA registered?

DW16 LWA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 August 2016.

Is DW16 LWA safe to buy?

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