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AJ16 BCU

2016 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,955 mi
Last recorded83,955 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 BCU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 83,955 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 76,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 61,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,772 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 33,760 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 24,488 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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AJ16 BCU is a 2016 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ16 BCU, 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 AJ16 BCU registered?

AJ16 BCU is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AJ16 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 BCU 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.

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