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CD53 RMS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD53 RMS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,928 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,959 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 37,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,692 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 47,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,662 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 18,662 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))

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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CD53 RMS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CD53 RMS, 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 CD53 RMS registered?

CD53 RMS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is CD53 RMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD53 RMS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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