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R2 FTR

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,141 mi
Last recorded103,141 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 FTR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 103,141 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))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2025 83,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,485 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front 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 29 Feb 2024 92,287 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 70,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 79,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 65,832 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 68,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 61,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,622 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2020 46,672 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 46,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 49,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,147 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 45,373 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 39,484 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,842 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

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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R2 FTR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R2 FTR, 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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What year was R2 FTR registered?

R2 FTR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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