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SL66 FNV

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,002 mi
Last recorded52,002 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 FNV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 46,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,868 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,478 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,118 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,590 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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SL66 FNV 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 SL66 FNV, 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 SL66 FNV registered?

SL66 FNV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is SL66 FNV safe to buy?

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