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YJ66 HSM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ66 HSM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 82,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 72,156 miles

Rear differential oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 61,200 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,405 miles

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 11 Oct 2021 46,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 27,852 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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YJ66 HSM 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 YJ66 HSM, 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 YJ66 HSM registered?

YJ66 HSM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is YJ66 HSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ66 HSM 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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