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E21 ADL

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,983 mi
Last recorded35,983 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 ADL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 30,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 27,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 25,725 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 21,323 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 7,645 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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E21 ADL is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 E21 ADL, 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 E21 ADL registered?

E21 ADL is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 February 2016.

Is E21 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 ADL 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.

Does E21 ADL have outstanding finance?

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