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R1 GYV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,110 mi
Last recorded66,110 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 GYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 66,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 45,750 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,425 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 21,821 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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R1 GYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R1 GYV, 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 R1 GYV registered?

R1 GYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is R1 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 GYV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R1 GYV have outstanding finance?

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