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BT16 HJX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,386 mi
Last recorded70,386 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 HJX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,386 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 70,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 65,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,683 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 46,687 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 37,139 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 27,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,188 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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BT16 HJX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BT16 HJX, 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 BT16 HJX registered?

BT16 HJX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is BT16 HJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT16 HJX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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