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C13 TRP

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,835 mi
Last recorded127,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 TRP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 130,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 121,088 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 121,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 116,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 114,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,018 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,403 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 92,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,249 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,354 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 83,301 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 71,817 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 71,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,327 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 57,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 39,813 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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C13 TRP is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C13 TRP, 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 C13 TRP registered?

C13 TRP is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is C13 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 TRP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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