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AJ16 ENH

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,131 mi
Last recorded55,131 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ENH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 55,131 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2024 49,854 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 35,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 21,210 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 21,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 22 Jun 2019 14,077 miles

crack along the both rear tyres outer shoulder

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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AJ16 ENH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc 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 AJ16 ENH, 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 AJ16 ENH registered?

AJ16 ENH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is AJ16 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 ENH 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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