2016 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · SL66 ABU
2016 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 59,496 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2998cc
SL66 ABU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 59,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL66 ABU Mileage History
- 13/10/202345,001 mi
- 08/10/202450,637 mi+5,636 mi
- 22/10/202450,639 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/202553,564 mi+2,925 mi
- 24/02/202659,496 mi+5,932 mi
Average of roughly 6,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL66 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 1 Series (SL66 ABU) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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