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VE16 ZZH

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 ZZH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 107,879 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,722 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff leaking oil

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play goes onto steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

coolant level low

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,562 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,307 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 57,307 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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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VE16 ZZH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc 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 VE16 ZZH, 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 VE16 ZZH registered?

VE16 ZZH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is VE16 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 ZZH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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