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AF16 CHN

2016 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,094 mi
Last recorded117,094 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 CHN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 117,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2026 117,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2025 104,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner tread strong advise tyre change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the inner tread slightly mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Fail 26 May 2025 104,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner tread strong advise tyre change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the inner tread slightly mis-shaped (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Pass 11 Jun 2024 90,580 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 90,580 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,791 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,312 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 56,341 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,454 miles

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

service light on

Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 38,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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AF16 CHN is a 2016 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF16 CHN, 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 AF16 CHN registered?

AF16 CHN is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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