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SM16 YVR

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,697 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 79,389 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 79,385 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2022 68,423 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,373 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 43,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre excessive wear on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 43,499 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction crack across o/s (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2019 30,539 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 25,760 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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SM16 YVR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 SM16 YVR, 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

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What year was SM16 YVR registered?

SM16 YVR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is SM16 YVR safe to buy?

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