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R25 XRW

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,572 mi
Last recorded92,572 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 XRW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 92,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,756 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 73,560 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 73,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 61,953 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,972 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 36,684 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 32,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,265 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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R25 XRW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R25 XRW, 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 R25 XRW registered?

R25 XRW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is R25 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 XRW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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