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YJ65 PME

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,164 mi
Last recorded89,164 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ65 PME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,164 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 82,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 82,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamp on catalystic converter loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 69,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 58,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 45,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,006 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 9 Dec 2020 11,948 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 10,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 8,553 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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YJ65 PME is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 YJ65 PME, 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 YJ65 PME registered?

YJ65 PME is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is YJ65 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ65 PME 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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