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355 POD

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,298 mi
Last recorded70,298 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration355 POD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,517 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear park brake effort lower than the n/s

Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 46,768 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 36,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 30,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 23,792 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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355 POD is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 355 POD, 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 355 POD registered?

355 POD is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is 355 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 355 POD 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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