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R88 NLR

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,333 mi
Last recorded77,333 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 NLR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 77,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 75,197 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 69,319 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,590 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 65,584 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel not locking out (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel not locking out (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,846 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,981 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 40,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,056 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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R88 NLR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R88 NLR, 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 R88 NLR registered?

R88 NLR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is R88 NLR safe to buy?

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