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GU65 YCY

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,269 mi
Last recorded38,269 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 YCY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 38,269 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 36,871 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 36,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 35,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 34,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,478 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,000 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 26,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 26,190 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 18,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 18,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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GU65 YCY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU65 YCY, 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 GU65 YCY registered?

GU65 YCY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is GU65 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU65 YCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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