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RA16 XEV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,314 mi
Last recorded80,314 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA16 XEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 80,314 miles

Handbrake cable retaining clip broken n/s

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,966 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,740 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 35,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 28,344 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,197 miles

inner and outer edge front tyres starting to wear

inner edge rear tyres starting to wear

Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,681 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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RA16 XEV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RA16 XEV, 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 RA16 XEV registered?

RA16 XEV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is RA16 XEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA16 XEV shows 8 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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