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DE15 VAJ

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 140,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 121,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 1 Sep 2023 111,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,403 miles

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))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 51,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,102 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,404 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,084 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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DE15 VAJ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE15 VAJ, 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 DE15 VAJ registered?

DE15 VAJ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 June 2015.

Is DE15 VAJ safe to buy?

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