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W17 BAN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW17 BAN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 118,917 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 118,917 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,224 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 107,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 98,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,359 miles

The rear diff bushes both sides fluid misting change them as soon as possible.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 106,849 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,097 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2022 165,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 17 Feb 2022 165,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 51,951 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,417 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,273 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 87,271 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,487 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 43,487 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,584 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,738 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 42,374 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,374 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W17 BAN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W17 BAN, 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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What year was W17 BAN registered?

W17 BAN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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