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YE66 VAU

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,802 mi
Last recorded49,802 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 VAU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 49,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 46,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 41,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 40,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,138 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 26,217 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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YE66 VAU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE66 VAU, 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 YE66 VAU registered?

YE66 VAU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is YE66 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 VAU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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