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BA16 LDX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,532 mi
Last recorded49,532 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 LDX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 49,532 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge 225/40/18 mich

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35/18 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low, both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint to rack has play/knocking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wiper blades smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 43,678 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint to rack has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,539 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A few small chips across swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,471 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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BA16 LDX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BA16 LDX, 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 BA16 LDX registered?

BA16 LDX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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