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AJ16 VKA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,541 mi
Last recorded75,541 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 VKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 75,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 73,132 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 69,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,610 miles

advice both rear shock obsorber bump stop slight cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has various small cuts to tread

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in tread and outer sidewall cut.

n/s/f tyre has various small cuts to tread

Fail 20 Jul 2021 59,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted the wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in tread and outer sidewall cut.

n/s/f tyre has various small cuts to tread

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,262 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,926 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 VKA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 VKA, 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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AJ16 VKA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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