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S2 BJA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,280 mi
Last recorded53,280 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 BJA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 53,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,255 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 40,181 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,489 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 36,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 32,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 26,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 22,096 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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S2 BJA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S2 BJA, 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 S2 BJA registered?

S2 BJA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 October 2016.

Is S2 BJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 BJA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S2 BJA have outstanding finance?

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