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R700 NMC

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 NMC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,202 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 46,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 55,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,948 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 33,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,983 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 26,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,707 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 18,364 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))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 18,222 miles

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

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

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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R700 NMC is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R700 NMC, 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 R700 NMC registered?

R700 NMC is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is R700 NMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 NMC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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