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53 EC

2016 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 EC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 103,215 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 86,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2023 86,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 72,394 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 72,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 59,470 miles

low emissions no prinout produced

Pass 13 May 2020 48,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,357 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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53 EC is a 2016 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 53 EC, 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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What year was 53 EC registered?

53 EC is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is 53 EC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 EC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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