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T40 BYW

2016 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,632 mi
Last recorded57,632 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 BYW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 32,221 miles

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 4 Mar 2022 27,688 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 19,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 13,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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T40 BYW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T40 BYW, 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 T40 BYW registered?

T40 BYW is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 November 2016.

Is T40 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 BYW shows 7 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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