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YF16 LHN

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,390 mi
Last recorded62,390 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 LHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 62,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 56,556 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,046 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,785 miles

IN BOOT AREA NEAR BATTERY TYRE SOLVENT DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING

Fail 16 Jul 2019 25,722 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

IN BOOT AREA NEAR BATTERY TYRE SOLVENT DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HAS TEAR THREAD DEPTH LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE RUNNING OUT OFF SHAPE HAS A NAIL GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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YF16 LHN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF16 LHN, 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 YF16 LHN registered?

YF16 LHN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is YF16 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 LHN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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