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M3 SPW

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 SPW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush leaking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 84,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 84,376 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,655 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,376 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on tie rod ()

Rear rear seat belt not check back seat down

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,731 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 36,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 36,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,414 miles

Front tyres Worn on Edges

Rear Tyres perished

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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M3 SPW 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 80%.

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 M3 SPW, 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 M3 SPW registered?

M3 SPW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is M3 SPW safe to buy?

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