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BP16 YZM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 YZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 47,161 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 47,159 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 46,152 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 46,152 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,686 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

coolant needs topping up

Fail 11 Jan 2024 42,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

coolant needs topping up

Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,753 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 32,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering jerking on operation

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,829 miles

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

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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BP16 YZM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP16 YZM, 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 BP16 YZM registered?

BP16 YZM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 July 2016.

Is BP16 YZM safe to buy?

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