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CA16 OBH

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,859 mi
Last recorded101,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 OBH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 101,859 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 245/35 R18 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 89,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,500 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 82,455 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 75,076 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens misty

front exhaust flexi section grounded/damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,394 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 66,394 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended was not secured (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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CA16 OBH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA16 OBH, 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 CA16 OBH registered?

CA16 OBH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is CA16 OBH safe to buy?

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