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WA51 TAF

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,600 mi
Last recorded60,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 TAF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,600 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,634 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 57,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,990 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 42,604 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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WA51 TAF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 WA51 TAF, 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 WA51 TAF registered?

WA51 TAF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is WA51 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 TAF shows 5 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 WA51 TAF have outstanding finance?

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