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CA16 YBZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,423 mi
Last recorded42,423 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smearing slightly and juddering, blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted "pothole" style of slight distortion to inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,965 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 35,218 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 30,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 28,570 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,934 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CA16 YBZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CA16 YBZ, 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 CA16 YBZ registered?

CA16 YBZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is CA16 YBZ safe to buy?

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