2016 BMW 1 Series · 115,132 MOT tests
2016 BMW 1 Series reliability
2016 BMW 1 Seriess fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 1 Series years (115,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 59,301
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 115,132
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 73% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW 1 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Brakes3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Wheels0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.3%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.24%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.08%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.03%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.27%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.95%)
Other years
Every BMW 1 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 BMW 1 Series reliable?
2016 BMW 1 Seriess fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 1 Series years (115,132 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW 1 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.36% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.46% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW 1 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW 1 Series shows 59,301 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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