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SK66 HPU

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK66 HPU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 82,151 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

outer sills covered

underside of vehicle covered with undertrays

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,144 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

outer sills covered

underside of vehicle covered with undertrays

Pass 21 Feb 2025 65,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 61,584 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 53,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 35,328 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 35,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 28,615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 12,731 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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SK66 HPU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK66 HPU, 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 SK66 HPU registered?

SK66 HPU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is SK66 HPU safe to buy?

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