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E17 THA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,852 mi
Last recorded64,852 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 THA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 64,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 52,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 43,772 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 37,407 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 30,804 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 30,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 24,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts caused by sharp stones (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine bay covers prevent complete under bonnet inspection

under trays prevent complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2020 20,226 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2019 17,035 miles

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

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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E17 THA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol 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 E17 THA, 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 E17 THA registered?

E17 THA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is E17 THA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 THA 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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