CarVerify

Free Car Check

WD16 UAK

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,965 mi
Last recorded74,965 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 UAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 74,965 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Nov 2024 62,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,714 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,738 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 56,738 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 49,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 40,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,862 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 22,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 17,852 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 17,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WD16 UAK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WD16 UAK, 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 WD16 UAK?

You can check the full history of WD16 UAK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WD16 UAK registered?

WD16 UAK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is WD16 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD16 UAK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD16 UAK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WD16 UAK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.