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AU16 XXJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 XXJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 69,996 miles

n/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak oil

Fail 13 May 2026 69,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak oil

Pass 5 Jun 2025 62,808 miles

Offside Front front lower arm bush weeping

Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 55,386 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2023 48,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,841 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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AU16 XXJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU16 XXJ, 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 AU16 XXJ registered?

AU16 XXJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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