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YK16 GHW

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,282 mi
Last recorded88,282 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 GHW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 88,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 82,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 65,685 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 65,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 59,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,176 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 33,604 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 33,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,044 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YK16 GHW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK16 GHW, 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 YK16 GHW registered?

YK16 GHW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YK16 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 GHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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