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SO16 TLY

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 TLY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 84,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,495 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,622 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 51,599 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 51,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,709 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 38,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 32,818 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 TLY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO16 TLY, 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 SO16 TLY registered?

SO16 TLY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 August 2016.

Is SO16 TLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 TLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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