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YH15 XUA

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 XUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 55,957 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 55,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,656 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,381 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 39,949 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,045 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 25,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,287 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,272 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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YH15 XUA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH15 XUA, 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

How do I check the history of YH15 XUA?

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What year was YH15 XUA registered?

YH15 XUA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is YH15 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH15 XUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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