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SKM 181X

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,885 mi
Last recorded47,885 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 181X
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 47,885 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 45,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 45,364 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 41,465 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 38,348 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 34,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,510 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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SKM 181X is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 SKM 181X, 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 SKM 181X?

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What year was SKM 181X registered?

SKM 181X is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SKM 181X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 181X 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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