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YG65 FCX

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,132 mi
Last recorded76,132 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG65 FCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 68,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,657 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,867 miles

Rear offside tyre is approaching tread wear indicators

Pass 19 Oct 2022 52,330 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 52,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 47,623 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 47,623 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 47,617 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing within tread area also around a previous repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (poss dpf) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 41,346 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 41,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Sep 2019 36,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 29,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YG65 FCX is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG65 FCX, 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 YG65 FCX registered?

YG65 FCX is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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