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J21 BDG

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,625 mi
Last recorded64,625 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 BDG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,625 miles

all tyres worn on edges

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Nov 2025 64,226 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Jan 2025 57,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 48,585 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 42,074 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 33,330 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 29,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 22,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyre's worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 16,122 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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J21 BDG 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 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 J21 BDG, 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

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What year was J21 BDG registered?

J21 BDG is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is J21 BDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 BDG 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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