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BL66 YHK

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,348 mi
Last recorded49,348 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL66 YHK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 49,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 46,457 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2024 43,259 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2023 41,308 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 41,308 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,952 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,007 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 23,023 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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BL66 YHK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 BL66 YHK, 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 BL66 YHK registered?

BL66 YHK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 November 2016.

Is BL66 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL66 YHK 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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