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WJ66 SXV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,357 mi
Last recorded112,357 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ66 SXV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,357 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 112,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 89,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,622 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,321 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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WJ66 SXV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 WJ66 SXV, 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 WJ66 SXV registered?

WJ66 SXV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2016.

Is WJ66 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ66 SXV 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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