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S13 KPY

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,566 mi
Last recorded102,566 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 KPY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 67,929 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 59,368 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip at the bottom of the windscreen, drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,102 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 39,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,975 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 36,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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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S13 KPY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S13 KPY, 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 S13 KPY registered?

S13 KPY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is S13 KPY safe to buy?

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