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AR10 RDS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,717 mi
Last recorded74,717 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR10 RDS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 74,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,072 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Drive rubber has several cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,385 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Has some slight splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,472 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 52,472 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,380 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 42,380 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,832 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 28,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AR10 RDS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR10 RDS, 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 AR10 RDS registered?

AR10 RDS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AR10 RDS safe to buy?

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