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YS66 EFZ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS66 EFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 77,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,928 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 68,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 52,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 45,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 38,188 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,480 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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YS66 EFZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS66 EFZ, 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 YS66 EFZ registered?

YS66 EFZ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 November 2016.

Is YS66 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS66 EFZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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