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YA15 SNU

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,777 mi
Last recorded72,777 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA15 SNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 72,777 miles

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

Front and rear suspension level rods seized

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 69,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 66,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 47,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,100 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edges to be monitored (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,658 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,762 miles

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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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YA15 SNU 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 90%.

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 YA15 SNU, 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 YA15 SNU registered?

YA15 SNU is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 April 2015.

Is YA15 SNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA15 SNU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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