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PF16 YFM

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,301 mi
Last recorded58,301 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF16 YFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 58,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,221 miles

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2022 53,213 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to a previous repair ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,492 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre near previous repair ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,965 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 40,475 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 40,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,810 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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PF16 YFM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF16 YFM, 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 PF16 YFM registered?

PF16 YFM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is PF16 YFM safe to buy?

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