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R555 KCM

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,758 mi
Last recorded72,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 KCM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 72,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 61,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 58,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 49,617 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 47,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 44,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 42,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 31,373 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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R555 KCM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R555 KCM, 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 R555 KCM registered?

R555 KCM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is R555 KCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 KCM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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