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A25 FND

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,329 mi
Last recorded87,329 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 FND
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2025 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2022 58,656 miles

various body damage

Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,784 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,007 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,986 miles

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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A25 FND is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A25 FND, 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 A25 FND registered?

A25 FND is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A25 FND safe to buy?

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