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C21 SYR

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 SYR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 88,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 60,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,447 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,669 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 27 Sep 2023 69,669 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside, close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2023 57,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 57,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE & CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,747 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 51,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 41,056 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 37,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,413 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,334 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 20,897 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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C21 SYR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 C21 SYR, 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 C21 SYR registered?

C21 SYR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is C21 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 SYR shows 18 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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