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D20 KTE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 KTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2025 91,530 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 69,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also bald outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,022 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2mm ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outa shape 2mm lowest point , 245/35rf18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,908 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,093 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 68,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2021 55,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,358 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,309 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 40,405 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 37,402 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,308 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,135 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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D20 KTE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D20 KTE, 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 D20 KTE registered?

D20 KTE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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