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AW51 ABY

2016 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,235 mi
Last recorded52,235 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 ABY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 52,235 miles

Rear both cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2024 40,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,466 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 29,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 28,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 26,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,199 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 18,973 miles

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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AW51 ABY is a 2016 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AW51 ABY, 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 AW51 ABY registered?

AW51 ABY is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AW51 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW51 ABY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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