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WF66 ACU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,225 mi
Last recorded88,225 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF66 ACU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,225 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,238 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 83,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 65,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,995 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 46,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 35,902 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 35,902 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 29,032 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 28,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 11,904 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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WF66 ACU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF66 ACU, 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.

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What year was WF66 ACU registered?

WF66 ACU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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