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SO66 LJK

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,902 mi
Last recorded61,902 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 LJK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 61,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 60,208 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,806 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 41,996 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,822 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,864 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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SO66 LJK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO66 LJK, 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 SO66 LJK registered?

SO66 LJK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is SO66 LJK safe to buy?

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