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BY14 RAM

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY14 RAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 82,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 73,496 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 71,829 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))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 46,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer 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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BY14 RAM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BY14 RAM, 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 BY14 RAM registered?

BY14 RAM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is BY14 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BY14 RAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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