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AN55 STU

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,250 mi
Last recorded85,250 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN55 STU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 73,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,080 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 64,985 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 64,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2021 52,936 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,580 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 49,980 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 46,566 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 38,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 37,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AN55 STU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AN55 STU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN55 STU registered?

AN55 STU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 January 2015.

Is AN55 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN55 STU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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