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Y30 FFF

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,443 mi
Last recorded98,443 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 FFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,443 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 88,854 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,470 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,589 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 66,589 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,824 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 51,230 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 43,604 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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Y30 FFF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y30 FFF, 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 Y30 FFF registered?

Y30 FFF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is Y30 FFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y30 FFF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y30 FFF have outstanding finance?

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