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YS15 ZBL

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,441 mi
Last recorded97,441 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 ZBL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 97,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Poor parking brake efficiency - Still operative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

TPS light on

Fail 24 Mar 2026 97,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Poor parking brake efficiency - Still operative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

TPS light on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,013 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 57,904 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 45,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 45,012 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both suspension arm bushes worn (inner, rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 24,477 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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YS15 ZBL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White 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 YS15 ZBL, 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 YS15 ZBL registered?

YS15 ZBL is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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