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YS65 VEP

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,626 mi
Last recorded84,626 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS65 VEP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,626 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 84,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,635 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 75,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 66,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake warning lamp on not going out when parking brake released (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 51,522 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted covering components

undertray covers fitted covering components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 38,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre balding on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,438 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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YS65 VEP 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 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 YS65 VEP, 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 YS65 VEP registered?

YS65 VEP is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 December 2015.

Is YS65 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS65 VEP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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