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S555 DSE

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,170 mi
Last recorded22,170 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 DSE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 22,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 21,595 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 20,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 18,112 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 16,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2019 15,068 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 15,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack greater then 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

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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S555 DSE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White 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 S555 DSE, 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 S555 DSE registered?

S555 DSE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is S555 DSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 DSE 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.

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