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C17 NRR

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,559 mi
Last recorded55,559 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 NRR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 55,559 miles

Offside front inner tie rod slight movement Offside front top mount bearing rough when turning Rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Nov 2025 55,559 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front inner tie rod slight movement Offside front top mount bearing rough when turning Rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 43,144 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 43,144 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 35,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 28,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 20,614 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,499 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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C17 NRR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C17 NRR, 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

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What year was C17 NRR registered?

C17 NRR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is C17 NRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 NRR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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