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S23 OEK

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 OEK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 116,490 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 103,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,271 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 93,083 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 83,256 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 83,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,078 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 55,351 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,511 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 32,834 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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S23 OEK is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S23 OEK, 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 S23 OEK registered?

S23 OEK is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is S23 OEK safe to buy?

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