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Y6 SMA

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,656 mi
Last recorded48,656 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 SMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,656 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 43,338 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system Indicates a fault

Pass 18 Nov 2023 37,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 33,685 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,177 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,586 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 24,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 17,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 17,551 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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Y6 SMA 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 80%.

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 Y6 SMA, 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 Y6 SMA?

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What year was Y6 SMA registered?

Y6 SMA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is Y6 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 SMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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