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BT15 ZTV

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 ZTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 129,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear wheel repaired

Fail 15 Aug 2025 129,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear wheel repaired

Pass 23 Aug 2024 118,139 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,320 miles

t.p.s light on indicates low pressure in tyre/tyres

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2022 86,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted, obscuring view of underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 63,895 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))

Pass 25 May 2018 42,075 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 42,075 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,192 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 ZTV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT15 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

BT15 ZTV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is BT15 ZTV safe to buy?

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