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B22 UAL

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 UAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 63,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 77,453 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,192 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 62,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,031 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 58,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 65,008 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 65,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,880 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 56,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,552 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 58,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 50,473 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 43,810 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 48,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 45,046 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2021 32,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 32,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,336 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,035 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 20,184 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 20,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,104 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,906 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 38,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,425 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,318 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 31,318 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,654 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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B22 UAL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 B22 UAL, 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 B22 UAL registered?

B22 UAL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is B22 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 UAL shows 33 tests with a 75.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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