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W333 PTN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 PTN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,195 miles

Underside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 87,299 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 87,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2023 65,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,389 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 44,179 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,770 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade split

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

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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W333 PTN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W333 PTN, 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 W333 PTN registered?

W333 PTN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is W333 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W333 PTN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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