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YE15 YAJ

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,244 mi
Last recorded184,244 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 184,244 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2025 184,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 180,428 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 180,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 173,271 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 173,217 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shroud insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2021 151,593 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INDICATORS AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 129,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGES AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INDICATORS AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 106,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,452 miles

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))

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 YAJ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YAJ, 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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YE15 YAJ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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