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W111 SYH

2015 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 SYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,051 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 89,041 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,324 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,094 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bump Stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 71,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bump Stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 61,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 55,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer tread area

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread area

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,891 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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W111 SYH is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 W111 SYH, 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.

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What year was W111 SYH registered?

W111 SYH is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is W111 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 SYH 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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