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YG16 ONW

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 ONW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 65,154 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 61,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,742 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 44,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 41,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 40,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 39,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,238 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,772 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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YG16 ONW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG16 ONW, 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.

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What year was YG16 ONW registered?

YG16 ONW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is YG16 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG16 ONW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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