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K5 MXM

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,668 mi
Last recorded99,668 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 MXM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 99,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted Calliper securing spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2026 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 82,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on back box connection point (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 97,854 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40rf18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40rf18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 88,609 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 88,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,948 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 78,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 78,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cord 215/40x18rf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,319 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2020 72,187 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,085 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 46,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,189 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,636 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,787 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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K5 MXM is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K5 MXM, 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 K5 MXM registered?

K5 MXM is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is K5 MXM safe to buy?

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