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WV66 FCY

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV66 FCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 81,910 miles

Both front & rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 3 Apr 2026 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both front & rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,965 miles

Front disc slight lipped

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 43,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 32,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 23,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,724 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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WV66 FCY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV66 FCY, 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 WV66 FCY registered?

WV66 FCY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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