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Y123 JRS

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,620 mi
Last recorded41,620 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 JRS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,620 miles

front and registration plates covered by second set , covering incorrect plates

Fail 18 Sep 2025 41,620 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front and registration plates covered by second set , covering incorrect plates

Pass 21 Sep 2024 38,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 35,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 30,163 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2020 20,266 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seat belts ()

Pass 14 Sep 2019 15,485 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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Y123 JRS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y123 JRS, 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 Y123 JRS registered?

Y123 JRS is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is Y123 JRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y123 JRS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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