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S14 HOW

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,947 mi
Last recorded45,947 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 HOW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 42,309 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,798 miles

Trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 25,648 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 21,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 18,236 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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S14 HOW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S14 HOW, 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 S14 HOW registered?

S14 HOW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is S14 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 HOW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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