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W33 UPG

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,062 mi
Last recorded80,062 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW33 UPG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 80,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,576 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 48,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,631 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 40,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 28,490 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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W33 UPG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W33 UPG, 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 W33 UPG registered?

W33 UPG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is W33 UPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W33 UPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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