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AP15 VCT

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 VCT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,646 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 88,571 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,989 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,972 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 60,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 53,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 36,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 31,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,341 miles

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

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

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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AP15 VCT is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AP15 VCT, 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 AP15 VCT registered?

AP15 VCT is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 August 2015.

Is AP15 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP15 VCT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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