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YB66 FVK

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,064 mi
Last recorded80,064 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 FVK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 80,064 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,132 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,053 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 63,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 8 Nov 2021 52,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,872 miles

Trays covering the under body

Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,325 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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YB66 FVK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YB66 FVK, 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 YB66 FVK registered?

YB66 FVK is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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The MOT history for YB66 FVK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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