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A22 WVS

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,105 mi
Last recorded72,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 WVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 72,105 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 72,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 66,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,629 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,384 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,098 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,275 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2020 49,415 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 49,415 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 46,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 46,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 42,657 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn out outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2017 32,203 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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A22 WVS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A22 WVS, 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 A22 WVS registered?

A22 WVS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 February 2015.

Is A22 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 WVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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