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M21 UCL

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,717 mi
Last recorded114,717 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 UCL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 114,717 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,798 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 113,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,295 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 91,142 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,243 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 106,240 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2023 104,587 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 27 Jul 2022 73,772 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 97,553 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 97,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,918 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 61,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2021 88,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,052 miles

o/s/rear tyre wear on edge

Fail 28 Jul 2020 49,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/rear tyre wear on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,028 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 84,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2019 33,815 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 33,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 22,361 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 58,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 50,462 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 50,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,517 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 47,512 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,973 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,973 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both headlights wrong colour (1.7.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,926 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres tread perished/edges wear

management light illuminated during test,idle co on limit

unable to properly assess underside due to covers

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,568 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 26,788 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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M21 UCL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M21 UCL, 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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M21 UCL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 February 2015.

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