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WG16 XGC

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,150 mi
Last recorded45,150 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 XGC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 45,150 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,855 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 39,854 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,381 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 8 Sep 2021 27,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,826 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and two puncture repairs noted in offside rear run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone"B" (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,047 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

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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WG16 XGC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WG16 XGC, 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 WG16 XGC registered?

WG16 XGC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is WG16 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 XGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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