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BL16 HHS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 HHS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 81,171 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,574 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,853 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 66,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 55,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,560 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 35,446 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 11,591 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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BL16 HHS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BL16 HHS, 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 BL16 HHS registered?

BL16 HHS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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