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YK16 KVM

2016 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 KVM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 80,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 80,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245x35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel close to excessive

rear wiper blade rubber torn off

Pass 7 Feb 2025 76,964 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

child seat obscuring view to nearside rear view mirror (removed)

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,598 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,672 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 61,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245x35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 52,434 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 45,583 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,205 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 KVM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

YK16 KVM is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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