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Y33 LCA

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,996 mi
Last recorded82,996 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 LCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 82,996 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 140,510 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 76,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 128,213 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,427 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 126,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus worn smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 48,554 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 41,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 23,877 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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Y33 LCA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y33 LCA, 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 Y33 LCA registered?

Y33 LCA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 April 2015.

Is Y33 LCA safe to buy?

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