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YK66 JMU

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,953 mi
Last recorded72,953 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 JMU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,507 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 46,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 31,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 21,163 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YK66 JMU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 YK66 JMU, 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 YK66 JMU registered?

YK66 JMU is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is YK66 JMU safe to buy?

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