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L15 EKD

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2480cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,181 mi
Last recorded70,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 EKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,755 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 87,755 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 68,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 53,418 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 60,466 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 60,463 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,674 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 55,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,412 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 40,180 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 29,700 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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L15 EKD is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,480cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L15 EKD, 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 L15 EKD registered?

L15 EKD is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is L15 EKD safe to buy?

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