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AM12 EEM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,721 mi
Last recorded80,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 EEM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,721 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 11 Jul 2024 70,933 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,267 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 48,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2021 41,980 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 41,980 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 36,371 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 36,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 36,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,907 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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AM12 EEM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM12 EEM, 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 AM12 EEM registered?

AM12 EEM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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