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YG15 UPC

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG15 UPC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,821 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 69,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slight cut outer wall

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close/on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,848 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,402 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted and corroding on outer edges

nearside and offside rear discs slightly pitted and corroding on inner faces

Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,759 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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YG15 UPC is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG15 UPC, 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 YG15 UPC registered?

YG15 UPC is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2015.

Is YG15 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG15 UPC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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