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SO66 KYS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 KYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,788 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 76,331 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 68,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 61,914 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 52,400 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 52,400 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 51,977 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 39,883 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 32,454 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 32,454 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SO66 KYS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc 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 SO66 KYS, 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 SO66 KYS registered?

SO66 KYS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is SO66 KYS safe to buy?

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