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SS16 LHM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 LHM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 84,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,491 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 72,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,718 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 69,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,754 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff side seal (8.4.1 (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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SS16 LHM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 SS16 LHM, 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 SS16 LHM registered?

SS16 LHM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is SS16 LHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 LHM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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