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YC16 RFE

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,834 mi
Last recorded74,834 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 RFE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 74,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,924 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jan 2025 67,832 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,414 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,087 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,150 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 18,622 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 18,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YC16 RFE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 YC16 RFE, 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 YC16 RFE registered?

YC16 RFE is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YC16 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC16 RFE 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 YC16 RFE have outstanding finance?

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