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SB15 FYE

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,535 mi
Last recorded49,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 FYE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 41,857 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 41,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 35,672 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 35,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 31,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 20,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,857 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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SB15 FYE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB15 FYE, 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 SB15 FYE registered?

SB15 FYE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is SB15 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB15 FYE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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