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S555 XYK

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,778 mi
Last recorded52,778 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 49,607 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 49,581 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,177 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 44,177 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 43,540 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,413 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2019 19,514 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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S555 XYK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYK, 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 S555 XYK registered?

S555 XYK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is S555 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 XYK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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