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YC15 OTV

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,972 mi
Last recorded88,972 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 OTV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearly worn to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 80,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 72,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 63,021 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Feb 2023 63,018 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,214 miles

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

Front Knock on steering rack

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 45,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,735 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,631 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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YC15 OTV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 YC15 OTV, 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 YC15 OTV registered?

YC15 OTV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is YC15 OTV safe to buy?

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