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BN66 SVJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,719 mi
Last recorded101,719 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN66 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,173 miles

Front OS + NS tyre stepped inner edge.

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,265 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 36,973 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 29,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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BN66 SVJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 BN66 SVJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN66 SVJ?

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What year was BN66 SVJ registered?

BN66 SVJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is BN66 SVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN66 SVJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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