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WA66 UVE

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,711 mi
Last recorded55,711 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 55,711 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Fail 1 May 2026 55,710 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken Lower. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken Lower. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine & Body Undertrays Installed.

Pass 6 May 2025 43,608 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 43,072 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front brake pad deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2023 41,641 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,454 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,308 miles

Exhaust mounting defective catalytic converter mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring lower mount not correctly seated on spring but secure

stone chip in windscreen

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 UVE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WA66 UVE, 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 WA66 UVE registered?

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

Is WA66 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA66 UVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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