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R20 WLN

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,949 mi
Last recorded81,949 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 WLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 81,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 76,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,544 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 40,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 35,407 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,050 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 14,707 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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R20 WLN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R20 WLN, 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 R20 WLN registered?

R20 WLN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is R20 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 WLN shows 9 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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