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DE16 RYB

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 RYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 86,422 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 86,422 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,838 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,369 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 37,697 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 27,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 22,950 miles

all tyres-cuts in tread,tread cracks,wear on inner/outer edges(approx. 1-3mm)centre 3/4 approx. 4-5mm-no cord etc on insp.

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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DE16 RYB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 DE16 RYB, 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 DE16 RYB registered?

DE16 RYB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is DE16 RYB safe to buy?

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