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SO16 NRX

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,535 mi
Last recorded62,535 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 NRX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 62,535 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 1 Nov 2024 51,168 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 43,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 35,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 24,031 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 24,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,697 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,840 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 8,938 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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SO16 NRX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO16 NRX, 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 SO16 NRX registered?

SO16 NRX is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is SO16 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 NRX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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