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YD16 YHR

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,576 mi
Last recorded98,576 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 YHR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 98,576 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 98,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 91,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,140 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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YD16 YHR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 YD16 YHR, 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 YD16 YHR registered?

YD16 YHR is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is YD16 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 YHR 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.

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