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B4 BFY

2016 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,943 mi
Last recorded46,943 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BFY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 46,943 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 103,443 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 103,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,302 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 33,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 68,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 17,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2022 52,588 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 13,772 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 13,772 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 13,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,931 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 9,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 19,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 19,428 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 11,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B4 BFY is a 2016 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 B4 BFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 BFY registered?

B4 BFY is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is B4 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 BFY shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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