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YJ15 ALH

2015 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,378 mi
Last recorded111,378 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 ALH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,378 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 103,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit in swept zone ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit in swept zone ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,418 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 79,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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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YJ15 ALH is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ15 ALH, 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 YJ15 ALH registered?

YJ15 ALH is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2015.

Is YJ15 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ15 ALH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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