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SM16 VYR

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,544 mi
Last recorded64,544 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 64,544 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under tray fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2022 64,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,666 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 60,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 55,621 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,012 miles

Offside Front Slight play detected in a steering component

Windscreen wipers slightly smearing

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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SM16 VYR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM16 VYR, 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 SM16 VYR registered?

SM16 VYR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is SM16 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 VYR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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