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YC66 CWO

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,393 mi
Last recorded32,393 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 CWO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 31,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 31,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 30,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 6,168 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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YC66 CWO is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YC66 CWO, 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 YC66 CWO registered?

YC66 CWO is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is YC66 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC66 CWO 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.

Does YC66 CWO have outstanding finance?

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