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B5 UXU

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 UXU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 71,612 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn both tyres 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 63,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 58,757 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,114 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,597 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 46,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 33,756 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 20,122 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 20,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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B5 UXU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B5 UXU, 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 B5 UXU registered?

B5 UXU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is B5 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 UXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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