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AK15 VVE

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,068 mi
Last recorded73,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 VVE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,068 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,081 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 68,079 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear suspension height sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 58,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 53,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 39,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 26,928 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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AK15 VVE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK15 VVE, 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 AK15 VVE registered?

AK15 VVE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2015.

Is AK15 VVE safe to buy?

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