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B18 SRB

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,408 mi
Last recorded150,408 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SRB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 150,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 150,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater not working Both NSF and OSF side repeaters inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing Both NSR and OSR reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 120,011 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 117,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,826 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,849 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 109,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,653 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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B18 SRB 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 80%.

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 B18 SRB, 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 B18 SRB registered?

B18 SRB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 January 2016.

Is B18 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SRB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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