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VU16 EOM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,459 mi
Last recorded84,459 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 EOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 84,459 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 73,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,312 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,303 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 36,179 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 26,815 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 EOM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VU16 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

VU16 EOM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VU16 EOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 EOM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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