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CE16 AOP

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,182 mi
Last recorded99,182 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 AOP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 99,182 miles

Engine/gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine/gearbox noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 65,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 63,017 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 52,516 miles

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

Undertrays fitted front to back not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 36,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,773 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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CE16 AOP is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE16 AOP, 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 CE16 AOP registered?

CE16 AOP is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CE16 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 AOP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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