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RT03 SAX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT03 SAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 72,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,876 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,825 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON, BUT BRAKE PADS STILL O.K.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,216 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 34,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 31,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 24,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 17,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn bald on outer edge and cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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RT03 SAX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RT03 SAX, 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 RT03 SAX registered?

RT03 SAX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RT03 SAX safe to buy?

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