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HJ06 SYL

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 SYL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,320 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 96,304 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clips missing both (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 113,466 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 120,386 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 102,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 111,030 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 91,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 66,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 97,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 52,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,377 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 50,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 78,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 71,101 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,029 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 48,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 66,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,602 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 45,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 42,364 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,482 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 48,356 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 48,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,951 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 25,500 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,642 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 18,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ06 SYL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ06 SYL, 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 HJ06 SYL registered?

HJ06 SYL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2015.

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