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EA66 SWK

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,156 mi
Last recorded60,156 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA66 SWK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 39,919 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 31,774 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 24,875 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 24,871 miles

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

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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EA66 SWK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA66 SWK, 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 EA66 SWK registered?

EA66 SWK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is EA66 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA66 SWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA66 SWK have outstanding finance?

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