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YL65 HHB

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,304 mi
Last recorded70,304 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 HHB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,304 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 69,708 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,229 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,164 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 50,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 50,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 45,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 39,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 34,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,145 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 HHB 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 66.7%.

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 YL65 HHB, 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 YL65 HHB registered?

YL65 HHB is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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