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16566

2014 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,928 mi
Last recorded9,928 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16566
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 9,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 9,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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16566 is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 54,432 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 16566, 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 12 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 16566?

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What year was 16566 registered?

16566 is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 February 2014.

Is 16566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16566 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16566 have outstanding finance?

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