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DA56 SEL

2016 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,369 mi
Last recorded66,369 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 SEL
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 55,852 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,701 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 44,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,407 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 37,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,570 miles

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

fault with headlamp aim

Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,003 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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DA56 SEL is a 2016 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,484 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA56 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA56 SEL registered?

DA56 SEL is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is DA56 SEL safe to buy?

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