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BC16 YBN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,369 mi
Last recorded80,369 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 YBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,369 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,800 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edge

rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 4 Sep 2024 66,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres starting to wear inner edge

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 14 Sep 2023 54,822 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 54,817 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken of lower arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 45,153 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,276 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 35,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 23,764 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 23,749 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

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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BC16 YBN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC16 YBN, 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 BC16 YBN registered?

BC16 YBN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is BC16 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 YBN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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