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WN66 VZX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,879 mi
Last recorded92,879 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN66 VZX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 92,879 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,602 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,269 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 70,860 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 70,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 63,707 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 63,697 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 56,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,059 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 35,435 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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WN66 VZX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WN66 VZX, 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 WN66 VZX registered?

WN66 VZX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 November 2016.

Is WN66 VZX safe to buy?

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