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FR53 XCY

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,216 mi
Last recorded75,216 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR53 XCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2025 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 54,996 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 54,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 51,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm + slight cuts on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 46,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Inner 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 8 Aug 2019 43,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,750 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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FR53 XCY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FR53 XCY, 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 FR53 XCY registered?

FR53 XCY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 August 2015.

Is FR53 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR53 XCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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