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VU16 EKD

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,562 mi
Last recorded97,562 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 EKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 97,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside All direction indicators not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2025 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2022 51,298 miles

offside mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 37,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,266 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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VU16 EKD is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU16 EKD, 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 VU16 EKD registered?

VU16 EKD is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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