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EK16 VXM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,138 mi
Last recorded79,138 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 79,138 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,826 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2025 70,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2025 69,672 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 44,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 35,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 26,542 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 26,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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EK16 VXM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK16 VXM, 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 EK16 VXM registered?

EK16 VXM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2016.

Is EK16 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 VXM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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