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UGW 457R

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,358 mi
Last recorded77,358 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGW 457R
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 72,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,964 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 69,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,363 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 16,879 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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UGW 457R is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 UGW 457R, 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 UGW 457R registered?

UGW 457R is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 September 2015.

Is UGW 457R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UGW 457R 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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