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AK66 VCX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,275 mi
Last recorded39,275 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK66 VCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 39,275 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 31,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 27,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 23,439 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 23,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 23 Nov 2020 20,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,603 miles

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

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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AK66 VCX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc 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 AK66 VCX, 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 AK66 VCX registered?

AK66 VCX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is AK66 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK66 VCX 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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