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W8 FCU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,422 mi
Last recorded61,422 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 FCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 43,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 31,782 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 31,769 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk missing centre rear (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2020 26,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner 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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W8 FCU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W8 FCU, 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

How do I check the history of W8 FCU?

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What year was W8 FCU registered?

W8 FCU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 October 2016.

Is W8 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 FCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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