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WF16 AYC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 AYC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 36,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,758 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 29,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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WF16 AYC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF16 AYC, 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 WF16 AYC registered?

WF16 AYC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is WF16 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF16 AYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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