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RE16 YMU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 YMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2024 64,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 61,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 46,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 41,130 miles

tpms light on

Pass 15 Feb 2020 36,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,250 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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RE16 YMU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RE16 YMU, 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 RE16 YMU registered?

RE16 YMU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 May 2016.

Is RE16 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE16 YMU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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