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E5 SMV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,418 mi
Last recorded81,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 96,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,067 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 94,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre mishaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measuring 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall various cuts at tyre bead. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measuring 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,594 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 87,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 31,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 83,819 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 83,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,648 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 68,647 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 10,255 miles

Front tyres cracking on tread

Rear tyres cracking

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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E5 SMV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E5 SMV, 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 E5 SMV registered?

E5 SMV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 September 2016.

Is E5 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SMV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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