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W7 HBB

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,545 mi
Last recorded52,545 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 HBB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 52,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 46,002 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 39,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 12,545 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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W7 HBB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 W7 HBB, 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 W7 HBB registered?

W7 HBB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is W7 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 HBB 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.

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