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M3 XLK

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,974 mi
Last recorded85,974 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 85,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 84,814 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,626 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 73,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,078 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 58,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,850 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 45,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 34,218 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 34,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XLK 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 M3 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

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

Is M3 XLK safe to buy?

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