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SK16 FYM

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,766 mi
Last recorded126,766 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK16 FYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 126,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 112,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2024 100,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,747 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 65,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 51,525 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,410 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 21,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 8,262 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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SK16 FYM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SK16 FYM, 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 SK16 FYM registered?

SK16 FYM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SK16 FYM safe to buy?

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