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AU66 OMT

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,925 mi
Last recorded71,925 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 OMT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,315 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,061 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 59,095 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 47,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 41,586 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 19 Oct 2019 24,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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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AU66 OMT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU66 OMT, 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 AU66 OMT registered?

AU66 OMT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is AU66 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 OMT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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