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EB08 BAK

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB08 BAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 90,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 80,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,137 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 75,136 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 59,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,371 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 54,349 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters in wrong format (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters in wrong format (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 40,263 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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EB08 BAK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 EB08 BAK, 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 EB08 BAK registered?

EB08 BAK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2016.

Is EB08 BAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB08 BAK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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