2015 BMW 1 Series · 111,829 MOT tests
2015 BMW 1 Series reliability
2015 BMW 1 Seriess fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 1 Series years (111,829 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- 19.7%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 1 Seriess: 23.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 68,332
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 111,829
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1% of tests fail here (190% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW 1 Series
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Wheels1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.62%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.43%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.28%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.23%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Position lamp not working 1.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.15%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.14%)
Other years
Every BMW 1 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW 1 Series reliable?
2015 BMW 1 Seriess fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 1 Series years (111,829 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW 1 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.62% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.7% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW 1 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW 1 Series shows 68,332 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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