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YK15 HWM

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,230 mi
Last recorded52,230 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 HWM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 48,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,031 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 39,031 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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YK15 HWM is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK15 HWM, 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 YK15 HWM registered?

YK15 HWM is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is YK15 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK15 HWM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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