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FV15 VYS

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,240 mi
Last recorded55,240 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,240 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,696 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 45,856 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 45,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,330 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 42,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/front tyres worn on shoulders

rear tyres worn low 2/3000 miles

Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,404 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,183 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,390 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 VYS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYS, 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 VYS?

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What year was FV15 VYS registered?

FV15 VYS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2015.

Is FV15 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV15 VYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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