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Y22 GFB

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,037 mi
Last recorded78,037 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY22 GFB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 78,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,957 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 74,931 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers (10.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,693 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 2 Dec 2021 45,875 miles

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2021 45,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,978 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,783 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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Y22 GFB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y22 GFB, 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 Y22 GFB registered?

Y22 GFB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is Y22 GFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y22 GFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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