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YL65 FMV

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,877 mi
Last recorded56,877 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 FMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,877 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,217 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 39,790 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test and roll cage fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 35,483 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 24,645 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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YL65 FMV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YL65 FMV, 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 YL65 FMV registered?

YL65 FMV is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 January 2016.

Is YL65 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL65 FMV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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