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BL16 VRJ

2016 BMW X1

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 VRJ
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,905 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 86,905 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 83,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 67,606 miles

OSF Shock may have been damaged due to impact from snapped spring (Dust cover all split) Recommend assessment when spring changed.

Fail 18 May 2024 67,581 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken OSF Coil spring has snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF Shock may have been damaged due to impact from snapped spring (Dust cover all split) Recommend assessment when spring changed.

Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 41,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 May 2019 35,606 miles

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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BL16 VRJ is a 2016 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL16 VRJ, 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.

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What year was BL16 VRJ registered?

BL16 VRJ is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is BL16 VRJ safe to buy?

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