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J23 JVS

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,188 mi
Last recorded71,188 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 JVS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,188 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 67,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 53,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 44,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,739 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" - contained within a 10 mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 25,193 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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J23 JVS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 J23 JVS, 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 J23 JVS registered?

J23 JVS is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 August 2015.

Is J23 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 JVS shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J23 JVS have outstanding finance?

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