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4978 RO

2016 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4978 RO
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,572 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,507 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,988 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 61,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 57,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 54,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 52,530 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 45,204 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 44,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 40,584 miles

0 emissions measured

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,858 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,054 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,813 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 35,813 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,114 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/R18 95V Pirelli R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit .225/40/R18 95V Pirelli R/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

service due msg illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 30,581 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 29,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,282 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 21,003 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 17,218 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,198 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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4978 RO is a 2016 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4978 RO, 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.

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4978 RO is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 16 July 2016.

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