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YO16 YOW

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,390 mi
Last recorded50,390 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 YOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 50,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 45,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 40,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 36,385 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 31,548 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,249 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 27,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,158 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,844 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2019 16,372 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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YO16 YOW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 YO16 YOW, 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 YO16 YOW registered?

YO16 YOW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 August 2016.

Is YO16 YOW safe to buy?

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