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PY16 TVE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,809 mi
Last recorded67,809 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 TVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 67,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and outer sidewall damage (235/35/19) 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and outer edge cracking (255/30/19) 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge and damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 57,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,085 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 54,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 49,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,715 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,994 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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PY16 TVE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PY16 TVE, 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 PY16 TVE registered?

PY16 TVE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is PY16 TVE safe to buy?

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