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RH60 DES

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,968 mi
Last recorded78,968 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH60 DES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 78,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 70,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 53,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 43,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 24,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 24,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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RH60 DES is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RH60 DES, 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 RH60 DES registered?

RH60 DES is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is RH60 DES safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH60 DES shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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