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2016 BMW 1 SERIES3.0L Petrol

J24 TAS

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2016 BMW 1 SERIES — Petrol, 2998cc. This vehicle has 70,749 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

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Expires 10/12/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
2998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2016 BMW 1 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 70,749 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across every examination in the supplied history. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 7,075 miles per year against the vehicle's ten-year life. The records show low annual use through the early period: the 19 October 2021 test at 33,417 miles and the 17 October 2022 test at 38,383 miles reflect only light yearly covering. A marked jump occurred between the 5 October 2023 test at 43,720 miles and the 17 October 2024 test at 64,375 miles, adding over 20,000 miles in one year. The latest 11 December 2025 reading of 70,749 miles then shows the rate settling back to around 6,400 miles annually. No test failures or advisories appear at any point in the sequence. With zero advisories or defects logged across all five examinations, the DVSA data gives no signal of recurring wear in suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The clean sheet suggests previous owners kept basic consumable and mechanical upkeep current rather than deferring faults until test stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless record. Standing periods implied by the low early mileage can allow brake calipers to seize or underseal to degrade unnoticed by MOT testers. Verify tyre sidewall condition, check for concealed sill corrosion, and confirm the drivetrain shows no oil leakage after the high-mileage 2023 to 2024 spell.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 01:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2016 BMW 1 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 70,749 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean MOT outcomes across every examination in the supplied history. Annual mileage sits at a modest average of roughly 7,075 miles per year against the vehicle's ten-year life. The records show low annual use through the early period: the 19 October 2021 test at 33,417 miles and the 17 October 2022 test at 38,383 miles reflect only light yearly covering. A marked jump occurred between the 5 October 2023 test at 43,720 miles and the 17 October 2024 test at 64,375 miles, adding over 20,000 miles in one year. The latest 11 December 2025 reading of 70,749 miles then shows the rate settling back to around 6,400 miles annually. No test failures or advisories appear at any point in the sequence. With zero advisories or defects logged across all five examinations, the DVSA data gives no signal of recurring wear in suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. The clean sheet suggests previous owners kept basic consumable and mechanical upkeep current rather than deferring faults until test stage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless record. Standing periods implied by the low early mileage can allow brake calipers to seize or underseal to degrade unnoticed by MOT testers. Verify tyre sidewall condition, check for concealed sill corrosion, and confirm the drivetrain shows no oil leakage after the high-mileage 2023 to 2024 spell.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2016 BMW 1 Series (J24 TAS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from October 2021 to December 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 5 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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