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E5 WJT

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,955 mi
Last recorded59,955 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WJT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,066 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 56,066 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,676 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 50,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (hole) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread (not to cords)

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,965 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 9 Sep 2020 30,961 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,693 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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E5 WJT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJT, 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 E5 WJT registered?

E5 WJT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is E5 WJT safe to buy?

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