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EF16 DYC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,733 mi
Last recorded30,733 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 DYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 30,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 29,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 26,562 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2022 23,127 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 20,080 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 12,971 miles

slight cracking on shoulder of both rear tyres

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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EF16 DYC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF16 DYC, 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

How do I check the history of EF16 DYC?

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What year was EF16 DYC registered?

EF16 DYC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2016.

Is EF16 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 DYC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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