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AU66 VRX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,690 mi
Last recorded68,690 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 VRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 68,690 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 63,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,752 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 60,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 59,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,479 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 VRX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU66 VRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU66 VRX registered?

AU66 VRX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is AU66 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 VRX shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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