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RO05 WAG

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 WAG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,601 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3.5mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 3.5mm tread

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,378 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,873 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 38,443 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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RO05 WAG is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO05 WAG, 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 RO05 WAG registered?

RO05 WAG is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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