2016 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · Y7 KKE
2016 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 86,097 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y7 KKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 86,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y7 KKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 1 Series (Y7 KKE) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y7 KKE Mileage History
- 24/01/202468,706 mi
- 28/01/202576,582 mi+7,876 mi
- 21/02/202576,800 mi+218 mi
- 06/10/202586,097 mi+9,297 mi
- 07/10/202586,097 mi
Average of roughly 10,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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