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FV65 TBZ

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,273 mi
Last recorded72,273 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 TBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close + wearing unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight side to side play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight free-play detected at road wheel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears slightly on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,454 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,484 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 49,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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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FV65 TBZ 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 77.8%.

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 FV65 TBZ, 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.

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What year was FV65 TBZ registered?

FV65 TBZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is FV65 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 TBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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