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AY16 TKJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,378 mi
Last recorded96,378 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 TKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,378 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,496 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,725 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/35ZR 18 92Y XL Michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/35ZR 18 92Y XL Michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R 18 88Y XL Michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/35ZR 18 92Y XL Michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn 225/40ZR 18 88Y XL Michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/35ZR 18 92Y XL Michelin pilot super sport (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 50,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 48,476 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,906 miles

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

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

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 TKJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 TKJ, 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 AY16 TKJ registered?

AY16 TKJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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The MOT history for AY16 TKJ 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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