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YB66 PFA

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 76,148 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 68,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 61,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,779 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 35,547 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 35,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,239 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 PFA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

YB66 PFA is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is YB66 PFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB66 PFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB66 PFA have outstanding finance?

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