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YFZ 8609

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 8609
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 81,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,378 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 67,821 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 67,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,434 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 41,451 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 25,272 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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YFZ 8609 is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFZ 8609, 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 YFZ 8609 registered?

YFZ 8609 is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is YFZ 8609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFZ 8609 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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