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Y11 LKC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 LKC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 59,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 154,737 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 154,736 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 137,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 43,294 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 132,776 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2022 33,763 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,038 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 128,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit ! and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,783 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 119,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 23,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,433 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 70,041 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,554 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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Y11 LKC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y11 LKC, 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 Y11 LKC registered?

Y11 LKC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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