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YL16 YXN

2016 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,587 mi
Last recorded71,587 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 YXN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 71,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,877 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 58,137 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 56,356 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 45,218 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitting slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2020 34,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitting slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2019 27,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,969 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 YXN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YL16 YXN, 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 YXN registered?

YL16 YXN is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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