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KE55 DAL

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

162,127 mi
Last recorded162,127 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 DAL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 162,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 132,103 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust flexi pipe snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 159,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 130,131 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 156,204 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 12 Jul 2024 155,927 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyre cords exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2023 125,500 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 125,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 19 Jul 2023 142,398 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,138 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 121,138 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 116,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 123,855 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,969 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 112,968 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 120,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 107,048 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 107,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 116,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 98,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,722 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,414 miles

Rear tyres on 3 mm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,315 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,828 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

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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KE55 DAL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KE55 DAL, 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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KE55 DAL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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