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VN66 SZW

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,257 mi
Last recorded157,257 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 SZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 157,257 miles

Central Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop doughnut perishing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,044 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 124,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,778 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,137 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,135 miles

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

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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VN66 SZW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VN66 SZW, 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 VN66 SZW registered?

VN66 SZW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2016.

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