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J11 WJV

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

73,813 mi
Last recorded73,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 WJV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 73,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,292 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rear Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Lower Tracking Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush has Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot/Joint Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting Heavily (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 105,085 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 105,085 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 59,035 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,519 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 51,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 80,017 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 79,918 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front exhaust clamp split

Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,628 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 72,702 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 70,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 27,080 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,620 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 61,890 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 61,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 56,009 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 47,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,328 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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J11 WJV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 J11 WJV, 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 J11 WJV registered?

J11 WJV is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2015.

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