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XR04 CHA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR04 CHA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 87,159 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 79,786 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 66,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,757 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 42,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 33,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 30,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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XR04 CHA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 XR04 CHA, 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 XR04 CHA registered?

XR04 CHA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is XR04 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for XR04 CHA 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 XR04 CHA have outstanding finance?

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