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WM66 KZA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,071 mi
Last recorded64,071 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM66 KZA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 64,071 miles

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2026 64,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,473 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))

unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,031 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 38,566 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 29,483 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 22,943 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 22,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 19,899 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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WM66 KZA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WM66 KZA, 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 WM66 KZA registered?

WM66 KZA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is WM66 KZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM66 KZA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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