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W121 LDL

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW121 LDL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 106,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 92,759 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,653 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Rear brake pads low

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,057 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 83,057 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,377 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play in inner rack joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads @ 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,422 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,316 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 50,624 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,483 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Steel. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,446 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight damage to outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,826 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 61,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake application noisey.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 42,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 37,888 miles

Wheels swapped front to rear.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Outer sidewall damage to the nearside front and offside rear tyres.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,768 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,119 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,919 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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W121 LDL is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W121 LDL, 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.

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W121 LDL is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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