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308 EMW

2016 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,701 mi
Last recorded60,701 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration308 EMW
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 57,607 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 54,289 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,236 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 44,115 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 44,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 31,204 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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308 EMW is a 2016 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,484 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 308 EMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 308 EMW?

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What year was 308 EMW registered?

308 EMW is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is 308 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 308 EMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 308 EMW have outstanding finance?

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