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VO16 SZF

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,567 mi
Last recorded57,567 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 SZF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,567 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,043 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 47,576 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 41,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 24,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,012 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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VO16 SZF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VO16 SZF, 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 VO16 SZF registered?

VO16 SZF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is VO16 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 SZF shows 8 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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