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BK15 HYZ

2015 BMW 1 Series

Purple Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,504 mi
Last recorded89,504 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK15 HYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,504 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 89,504 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 84,578 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2024 81,025 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 74,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 69,568 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 69,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 57,195 miles
Fail 3 May 2021 57,158 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,772 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 35,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,757 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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BK15 HYZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Purple with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK15 HYZ, 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 BK15 HYZ registered?

BK15 HYZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2015.

Is BK15 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK15 HYZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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