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KD13 LAY

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD13 LAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 55,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 49,272 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 44,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 36,096 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 31,064 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,915 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 22,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,927 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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KD13 LAY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KD13 LAY, 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 KD13 LAY registered?

KD13 LAY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 April 2015.

Is KD13 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD13 LAY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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