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YR66 FZW

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,552 mi
Last recorded87,552 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR66 FZW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,552 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 87,546 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer wall damage/233/30/ZR19/89Y/Michelin

Under trays fitted

rear exhaust joint loose

Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,419 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 47,981 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 47,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 33,843 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YR66 FZW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR66 FZW, 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 YR66 FZW registered?

YR66 FZW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2016.

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The MOT history for YR66 FZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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