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YK65 DVW

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 DVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 86,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 85,855 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 73,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 65,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,521 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,676 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 53,676 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 43,842 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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YK65 DVW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK65 DVW, 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 YK65 DVW registered?

YK65 DVW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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