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BS03 SEB

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

121,183 mi
Last recorded121,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 SEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 121,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2026 105,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 108,917 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 85,107 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 83,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,771 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 84,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 58,687 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,443 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 46,239 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,581 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 70,256 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 69,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,208 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 11 Dec 2017 56,010 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 56,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 50,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,759 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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BS03 SEB is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BS03 SEB, 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 BS03 SEB registered?

BS03 SEB is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is BS03 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS03 SEB shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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