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S12 MYV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,891 mi
Last recorded96,891 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MYV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 96,891 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components from view

Pass 1 Apr 2025 88,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 81,061 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2023 67,589 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 55,879 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 44,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2020 33,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,848 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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S12 MYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S12 MYV, 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

How do I check the history of S12 MYV?

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What year was S12 MYV registered?

S12 MYV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 September 2016.

Is S12 MYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 MYV shows 8 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 S12 MYV have outstanding finance?

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