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WA16 FOJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,995 mi
Last recorded27,995 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 FOJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,995 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 21,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 13,572 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 13,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 12,065 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 9,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 8,037 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 4,862 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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WA16 FOJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WA16 FOJ, 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 WA16 FOJ?

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What year was WA16 FOJ registered?

WA16 FOJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is WA16 FOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 FOJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA16 FOJ have outstanding finance?

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