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FV15 ECX

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,500 mi
Last recorded95,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 ECX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 95,489 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2025 90,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 80,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 66,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 61,677 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,427 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,476 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 22,115 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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FV15 ECX 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 FV15 ECX, 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

How do I check the history of FV15 ECX?

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What year was FV15 ECX registered?

FV15 ECX is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 June 2015.

Is FV15 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV15 ECX 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.

Does FV15 ECX have outstanding finance?

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