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S2 UJS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,420 mi
Last recorded45,420 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 UJS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 45,420 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 39,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 31,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 26,416 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 20,223 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 20,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 16,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 12,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 12,239 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 UJS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UJS, 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

How do I check the history of S2 UJS?

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What year was S2 UJS registered?

S2 UJS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2016.

Is S2 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 UJS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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