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Y3 AOG

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,272 mi
Last recorded71,272 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 AOG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,443 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 56,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 47,054 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 47,054 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect letter spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 37,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 29,979 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 29,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 22,781 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 22,781 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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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Y3 AOG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y3 AOG, 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 Y3 AOG registered?

Y3 AOG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is Y3 AOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 AOG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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