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KC65 BYE

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,601 mi
Last recorded93,601 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC65 BYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 93,601 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 84,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 84,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 73,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 73,000 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Additional lamp flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,710 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,003 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 45,965 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2020 41,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 29,611 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 29,609 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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KC65 BYE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC65 BYE, 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 KC65 BYE registered?

KC65 BYE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is KC65 BYE safe to buy?

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