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897 KAR

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,788 mi
Last recorded35,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration897 KAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2025 35,788 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front Track rod ball joint dust cover has slight leak/weep.

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner Joint/Bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2023 27,941 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,410 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 18,612 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,227 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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897 KAR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,306 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 897 KAR, 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 11 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 897 KAR registered?

897 KAR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is 897 KAR safe to buy?

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