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AM05 YEA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM05 YEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 77,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,772 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,276 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2020 24,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,583 miles

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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AM05 YEA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM05 YEA, 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 AM05 YEA registered?

AM05 YEA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AM05 YEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM05 YEA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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