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S33 UGH

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 UGH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 95,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 156,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underbody /suspension in a dry rusty condition

Pass 23 Nov 2024 91,401 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 147,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged

Offside Rear Bump stop damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2023 77,168 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 77,168 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 140,093 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 140,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 64,386 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 64,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 130,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 130,209 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer spring retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 53,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 120,182 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end/pinion ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,280 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,537 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,177 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 77,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,258 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs worn/starting to lip

Under trays fitted

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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S33 UGH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S33 UGH, 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 S33 UGH registered?

S33 UGH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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