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BA55 JLB

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,323 mi
Last recorded57,323 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 JLB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,323 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels / tyres ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 50,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside side skirts loose

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 47,722 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2023 47,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2022 40,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 35,010 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 24,544 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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BA55 JLB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA55 JLB, 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 BA55 JLB registered?

BA55 JLB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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