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DE51 ERA

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 ERA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 99,100 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 85,552 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 91,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 84,641 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 56,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 77,636 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 46,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,394 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 21,927 miles

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 5 Jul 2019 48,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 15,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,486 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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DE51 ERA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE51 ERA, 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 DE51 ERA registered?

DE51 ERA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is DE51 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 ERA shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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