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BD15 OVS

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 OVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,132 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 98,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 61,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,017 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 40,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,688 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,601 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 18,407 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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BD15 OVS 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 90.9%.

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 BD15 OVS, 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 BD15 OVS registered?

BD15 OVS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is BD15 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD15 OVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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