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YL16 LLG

2016 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 LLG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,963 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 108,030 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 105,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,367 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 89,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 3.3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Fail 26 Jul 2021 89,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 3.3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3.5mm

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,859 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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YL16 LLG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL16 LLG, 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 YL16 LLG registered?

YL16 LLG is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 August 2016.

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