MOT Status
ValidMileage
100,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.59mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.97mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside, parking brake binding? (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively minor corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear box clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Y401 APW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 Y401 APW, 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 Y401 APW registered?
Y401 APW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2015.
Is Y401 APW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y401 APW 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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