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YW65 AYH

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,485 mi
Last recorded154,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 AYH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 154,485 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever travel long

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 Y very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,689 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, front arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Fail 26 Jul 2024 137,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms, front arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 27 Jul 2023 116,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 116,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 91,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,821 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 60,889 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,032 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,001 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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YW65 AYH is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW65 AYH, 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 YW65 AYH registered?

YW65 AYH is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2015.

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