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YB66 LVC

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,424 mi
Last recorded64,424 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB66 LVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 64,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,490 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,035 miles

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal on diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 45,884 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil seeping o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,022 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,568 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles loose in rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise on both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 38,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy baffles loose in rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noise on both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 30,407 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))

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 LVC 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 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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

YB66 LVC is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 December 2016.

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