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RA16 FZX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,847 mi
Last recorded78,847 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 FZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 78,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 60,403 miles

Vehicle Undertrays Fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2024 60,403 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Vehicle Undertrays Fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2023 51,300 miles

Undercovers fitted.

Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,299 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror cover missing sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 34,552 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2019 28,412 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 26,883 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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RA16 FZX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA16 FZX, 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 RA16 FZX?

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What year was RA16 FZX registered?

RA16 FZX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is RA16 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 FZX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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