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X23 BMW

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 BMW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 70,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 61,952 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 53,713 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2023 47,797 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,625 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 28,974 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,970 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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X23 BMW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 X23 BMW, 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 X23 BMW registered?

X23 BMW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is X23 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X23 BMW 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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