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RF16 VVZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 VVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 73,719 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 64,877 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2+mm both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 47,436 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2022 47,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2021 31,252 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

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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RF16 VVZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RF16 VVZ, 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 RF16 VVZ?

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What year was RF16 VVZ registered?

RF16 VVZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is RF16 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 VVZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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