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6 MCT

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,527 mi
Last recorded74,527 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 MCT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,527 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,399 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 51,164 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 42,885 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,359 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2019 29,051 miles

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

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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6 MCT 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 6 MCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 6 MCT registered?

6 MCT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is 6 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 MCT 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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