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YK16 GRT

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,412 mi
Last recorded45,412 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 45,412 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,498 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 39,606 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 34,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 30,713 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,853 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,344 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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YK16 GRT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YK16 GRT, 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 YK16 GRT registered?

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

Is YK16 GRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 GRT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK16 GRT have outstanding finance?

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