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AK16 WYR

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,541 mi
Last recorded81,541 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 WYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,541 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 81,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,5 mm centre tread 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 61,270 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,599 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,309 miles

covers obscure view to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 May 2019 36,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 May 2019 36,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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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AK16 WYR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK16 WYR, 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 AK16 WYR registered?

AK16 WYR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is AK16 WYR safe to buy?

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