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YG66 VPF

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,742 mi
Last recorded120,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG66 VPF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 120,742 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 120,729 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,391 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 81,643 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,998 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 23,746 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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YG66 VPF 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 YG66 VPF, 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 YG66 VPF registered?

YG66 VPF is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YG66 VPF 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.

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