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Y6 GWW

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,844 mi
Last recorded56,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 GWW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 56,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 48,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 41,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,576 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft seal leaking from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1 of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 33,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 26,748 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 21,840 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 21,085 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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Y6 GWW 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 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 Y6 GWW, 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 Y6 GWW registered?

Y6 GWW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is Y6 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 GWW 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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