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EK65 VWE

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK65 VWE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 69,214 miles

Rear rear brake light bulbs,not the same brightness

brake pad warning light on,pads seem ok

Pass 4 Jul 2024 62,125 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,312 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 43,404 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2021 37,357 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,940 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 24,310 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Sep 2018 23,616 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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EK65 VWE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EK65 VWE, 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 EK65 VWE registered?

EK65 VWE is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is EK65 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK65 VWE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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