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SP16 OYV

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,870 mi
Last recorded24,870 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 OYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 24,870 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 23,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 21,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 16,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,378 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2020 12,530 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,664 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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SP16 OYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 SP16 OYV, 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 SP16 OYV registered?

SP16 OYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is SP16 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 OYV 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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