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W5 DCJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 DCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 71,427 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,091 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection inspection of some components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,014 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 64,227 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,804 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 59,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 41,769 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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W5 DCJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 W5 DCJ, 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 W5 DCJ registered?

W5 DCJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is W5 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 DCJ 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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