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172 MET

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,022 mi
Last recorded17,022 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration172 MET
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 17,022 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR lower arm centre bush starting to wear/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR lower arm centre bush starting to wear/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 12,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 11,949 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 11,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 10,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 9,089 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 7,100 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 6,632 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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172 MET is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 172 MET, 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 172 MET registered?

172 MET is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is 172 MET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 172 MET shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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