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VX16 BDY

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,544 mi
Last recorded52,544 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 BDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 52,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,466 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 35,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 29,222 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 22,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 16,579 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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VX16 BDY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 VX16 BDY, 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 VX16 BDY registered?

VX16 BDY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VX16 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 BDY 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.

Does VX16 BDY have outstanding finance?

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