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RE15 FDY

2015 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,469 mi
Last recorded96,469 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE15 FDY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress noted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2025 84,501 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 84,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tread worn

Pass 3 Mar 2024 79,023 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,576 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 70,572 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,399 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,706 miles

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

under trays fitted masking some testable items

Fail 30 Jun 2020 49,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted masking some testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2018 23,767 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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RE15 FDY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE15 FDY, 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 RE15 FDY registered?

RE15 FDY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 July 2015.

Is RE15 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE15 FDY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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