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BM08 BYE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,422 mi
Last recorded69,422 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 BYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 69,422 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 60,989 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 58,362 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 49,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 49,060 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 41,293 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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BM08 BYE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BM08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM08 BYE registered?

BM08 BYE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is BM08 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM08 BYE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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