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WG16 ZTS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,224 mi
Last recorded85,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 ZTS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 85,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,372 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 71,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,677 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 55,726 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 47,777 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Deteriorated rubber mount due to exhaust fitment. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,874 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 35,161 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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WG16 ZTS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTS, 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 WG16 ZTS registered?

WG16 ZTS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is WG16 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 ZTS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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