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C3 YOW

2026 BMW 1 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,002 mi
Last recorded105,002 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 YOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 105,002 miles

Chips to screen

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel O/S Steering rack slight play/Lift (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 101,100 miles

Chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play to steering inner tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,326 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,464 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 67,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 57,252 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 57,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 32,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 27,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 21,671 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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C3 YOW is a 2026 BMW 1 Series in Blue. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C3 YOW, 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 0 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C3 YOW registered?

C3 YOW is a 2026 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2026.

Is C3 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 YOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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