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BK66 XLS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,603 mi
Last recorded140,603 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK66 XLS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 140,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 136,714 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 113,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,798 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,732 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,900 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,490 miles

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

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

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

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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BK66 XLS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc 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 BK66 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK66 XLS registered?

BK66 XLS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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