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WA66 USY

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,401 mi
Last recorded37,401 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA66 USY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 37,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 34,343 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 30,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 26,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 22,615 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 20,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 17,787 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 17,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre is worn close to cords

Pass 20 Jan 2020 15,200 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 11,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 10,270 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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WA66 USY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WA66 USY, 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 WA66 USY?

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What year was WA66 USY registered?

WA66 USY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2016.

Is WA66 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA66 USY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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