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BU11 YWV

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,632 mi
Last recorded90,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 YWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 90,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 65,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 53,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 46,600 miles

emissions hard to get within limits

Pass 4 May 2022 40,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,280 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,492 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 27,592 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,035 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,957 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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BU11 YWV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU11 YWV, 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 BU11 YWV registered?

BU11 YWV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is BU11 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 YWV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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