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A6 VVC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,629 mi
Last recorded39,629 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 39,629 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 36,442 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 31,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 27,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 20,672 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 20,672 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking weeping from bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 16,596 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Aug 2019 11,055 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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A6 VVC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A6 VVC, 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

How do I check the history of A6 VVC?

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What year was A6 VVC registered?

A6 VVC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is A6 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A6 VVC have outstanding finance?

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