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AK16 MWJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 MWJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 May 2026 77,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Rear differential oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer part of tread, cut full circumference of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure

Offside Front exhaust flexi joint heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop insecure

Pass 20 May 2025 71,582 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 71,582 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure At mid pipe joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 63,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 55,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 48,241 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,118 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2019 23,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 21,761 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 21,760 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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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AK16 MWJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK16 MWJ, 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 AK16 MWJ registered?

AK16 MWJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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