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SK16 JCJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 JCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,099 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 80,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,113 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 55,527 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 44,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,055 miles

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

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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SK16 JCJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc 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 SK16 JCJ, 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 SK16 JCJ?

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What year was SK16 JCJ registered?

SK16 JCJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SK16 JCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK16 JCJ 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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