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AO16 FTX

2016 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 FTX
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 66,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 66,247 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,181 miles

Emissions:- No print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 54,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 48,781 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 42,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 37,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 28,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,988 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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AO16 FTX is a 2016 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,484 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO16 FTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO16 FTX registered?

AO16 FTX is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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