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AJ16 LCC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 LCC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 70,599 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,957 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough slight play in rack (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 57,113 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 57,113 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 49,758 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 27,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 22,680 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,935 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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AJ16 LCC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LCC, 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 AJ16 LCC registered?

AJ16 LCC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is AJ16 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 LCC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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