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J19 FFY

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,565 mi
Last recorded61,565 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 FFY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 53,017 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2023 46,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,912 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 31,841 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 31,841 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 24,004 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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J19 FFY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J19 FFY, 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 J19 FFY?

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What year was J19 FFY registered?

J19 FFY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is J19 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 FFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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