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VU16 FBZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 FBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 71,402 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 61,839 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2023 51,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,039 miles

Rear Items removed from driver's view prior to test view mirror

Pass 13 Aug 2021 35,360 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 26,412 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 18,426 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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VU16 FBZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VU16 FBZ, 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 VU16 FBZ?

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What year was VU16 FBZ registered?

VU16 FBZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is VU16 FBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 FBZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 FBZ have outstanding finance?

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