2016 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · C29 ALV
2016 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 92,658 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C29 ALV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 92,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C29 ALV Mileage History
- 04/10/202270,527 mi
- 04/10/202379,963 mi+9,436 mi
- 30/09/202485,446 mi+5,483 mi
- 29/09/202592,658 mi+7,212 mi
- 30/09/202592,658 mi
Average of roughly 7,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C29 ALV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 1 Series (C29 ALV) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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