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X13 TEA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,458 mi
Last recorded147,458 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 TEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 147,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 137,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,071 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 63,058 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 63,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 92y goodyear eagle f1 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,000 miles

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

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

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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X13 TEA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 X13 TEA, 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

How do I check the history of X13 TEA?

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What year was X13 TEA registered?

X13 TEA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is X13 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X13 TEA 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.

Does X13 TEA have outstanding finance?

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