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YK16 OKT

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,947 mi
Last recorded59,947 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 OKT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,947 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 56,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 51,978 miles

Central Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2025 51,978 miles

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

Central Rear wiper blade not clearing screen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2024 44,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing feathering on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 40,950 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 34,328 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 34,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 31,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,363 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,279 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 OKT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

YK16 OKT is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is YK16 OKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK16 OKT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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