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YJ16 ARG

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,104 mi
Last recorded61,104 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 ARG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 61,104 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 57,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 46,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 9 Aug 2023 40,547 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres heavily wearing smooth at inner edge close to ply/cords

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,134 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 24,599 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 10,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,260 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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YJ16 ARG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJ16 ARG, 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 YJ16 ARG registered?

YJ16 ARG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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