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R27 DHE

2016 BMW X1

Red Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,959 mi
Last recorded54,959 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X147,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 DHE
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 54,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,806 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,272 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 127,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 48,033 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 127,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 120,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 36,699 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 36,695 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 115,727 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 25,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 109,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,229 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,480 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 13,480 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 11,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 101,347 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 96,359 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 90,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,639 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,547 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Smoke emissions to LOW to record

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,083 miles

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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R27 DHE is a 2016 BMW X1 in Red with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,484 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R27 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R27 DHE registered?

R27 DHE is a 2016 BMW X1, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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