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Y3 XJY

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,953 mi
Last recorded83,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 XJY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 83,953 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,581 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,086 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 73,621 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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,531 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 54,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 3518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 43,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 23,079 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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Y3 XJY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

Y3 XJY is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2016.

Is Y3 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 XJY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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