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BW16 KUT

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,558 mi
Last recorded42,558 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 KUT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 37,076 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play in inner tie rod

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 37,071 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Slight play in inner tie rod

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 29,468 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 29,468 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 19,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 18,468 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 18,383 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,425 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 11,613 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 8,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on edges and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge and cracking in treads (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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BW16 KUT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW16 KUT, 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 BW16 KUT registered?

BW16 KUT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is BW16 KUT safe to buy?

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