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X8 FBS

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 FBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 131,869 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 124,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 117,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 117,913 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 101,303 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,936 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 68,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,447 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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X8 FBS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X8 FBS, 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 X8 FBS registered?

X8 FBS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 July 2015.

Is X8 FBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 FBS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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