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PN16 DZY

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,136 mi
Last recorded68,136 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN16 DZY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,136 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 68,008 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 61,534 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 55,565 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 49,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021 34,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 30,621 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 20,092 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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PN16 DZY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN16 DZY, 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 PN16 DZY registered?

PN16 DZY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is PN16 DZY safe to buy?

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