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LY65 TMV

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,312 mi
Last recorded68,312 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY65 TMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,312 miles

advise o/s and n/s rear brake pads look low advise to replace

advise slight play o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 29 Apr 2025 57,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 35,504 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,869 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 26,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 20,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 14,077 miles

Nearside Rear Under tray insecure.

Fail 11 Oct 2019 14,077 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))

Nearside Rear Under tray insecure.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 11,122 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LY65 TMV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY65 TMV, 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 LY65 TMV registered?

LY65 TMV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is LY65 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY65 TMV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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