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FV15 VCA

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,602 mi
Last recorded95,602 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 VCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 95,602 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 84,823 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,026 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,878 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,226 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,343 miles

Nearside 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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FV15 VCA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White 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 VCA, 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 VCA?

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What year was FV15 VCA registered?

FV15 VCA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is FV15 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV15 VCA 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 VCA have outstanding finance?

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