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YG65 PKA

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG65 PKA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 83,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 75,396 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tpms on

Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,855 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 69,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,950 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,355 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 45,353 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 25,543 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 23,223 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 18,912 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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YG65 PKA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG65 PKA, 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 YG65 PKA registered?

YG65 PKA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is YG65 PKA safe to buy?

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