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PL66 BBV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,343 mi
Last recorded51,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 BBV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 51,343 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 49,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,999 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 44,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 36,849 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 36,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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PL66 BBV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL66 BBV, 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 PL66 BBV registered?

PL66 BBV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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