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A23 JCS

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,036 mi
Last recorded92,036 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JCS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 92,034 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,568 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 54,842 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 54,837 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,751 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 53,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 73,916 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,933 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to crack & perish

Fail 26 Oct 2022 50,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s & o/s front tyres starting to crack & perish

Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,496 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 48,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,106 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 59,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,685 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Oct 2019 43,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 49,563 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,007 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,067 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 31,446 miles

both front tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,290 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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A23 JCS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A23 JCS, 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 A23 JCS registered?

A23 JCS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is A23 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JCS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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