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YA16 JOH

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,474 mi
Last recorded45,474 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 JOH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2025 42,657 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 40,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,590 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,410 miles

Slight play in OSF steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,598 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 23,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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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YA16 JOH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YA16 JOH, 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 YA16 JOH registered?

YA16 JOH is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YA16 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 JOH shows 8 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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