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RK15 BNU

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,693 mi
Last recorded83,693 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 BNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 83,693 miles

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

Offside Rear light slightly dim

Offside headlight has slight water ingress

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 63,578 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 63,555 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 46,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 38,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 27,381 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 22,765 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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RK15 BNU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK15 BNU, 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 RK15 BNU registered?

RK15 BNU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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