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BT15 GZM

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,843 mi
Last recorded40,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 GZM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,843 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 38,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front reg plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 29,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 24,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 24,610 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 19,417 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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BT15 GZM is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT15 GZM, 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 BT15 GZM registered?

BT15 GZM is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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The MOT history for BT15 GZM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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