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YA65 UMK

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,740 mi
Last recorded90,740 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 UMK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 90,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,864 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,756 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,738 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 59,472 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,715 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 19,676 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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YA65 UMK is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 YA65 UMK, 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 YA65 UMK registered?

YA65 UMK is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2015.

Is YA65 UMK safe to buy?

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