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YE15 TGV

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 TGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,823 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 87,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 82,051 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 82,051 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions x4 (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 71,398 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 60,459 miles

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 23 May 2022 47,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to O/S lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,625 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 28,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 21,239 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 12,812 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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YE15 TGV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc 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 YE15 TGV, 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 YE15 TGV registered?

YE15 TGV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 May 2015.

Is YE15 TGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE15 TGV 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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