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VE53 NTE

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,259 mi
Last recorded78,259 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 NTE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 78,259 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,900 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 67,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 67,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,414 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 36,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,465 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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VE53 NTE 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 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 VE53 NTE, 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

How do I check the history of VE53 NTE?

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What year was VE53 NTE registered?

VE53 NTE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is VE53 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 NTE 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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