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AY16 THN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,309 mi
Last recorded65,309 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 THN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 65,309 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,725 miles

225 40 18 nearside front tyre very close to limit and worn on outside edge

245 35 18 nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

offside front tyre very close to limit and worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

Pass 13 Jan 2024 51,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 43,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Jan 2022 34,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,570 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges, very close to showing cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 13,897 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 11,255 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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AY16 THN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY16 THN, 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 AY16 THN registered?

AY16 THN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AY16 THN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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