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BD02 BYE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,994 mi
Last recorded51,994 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 BYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 51,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,067 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,470 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,735 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 31,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 46,687 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 28,662 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 28,662 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))

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,109 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 32,067 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 20,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,556 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 265/35/19

Pass 5 Oct 2020 15,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 25,371 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 25,218 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 12,146 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 3,969 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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BD02 BYE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BD02 BYE, 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 BD02 BYE registered?

BD02 BYE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BD02 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 BYE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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