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JH51 WAT

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH51 WAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 79,684 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 70,015 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 55,317 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 46,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 30,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 23,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,169 miles

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

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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JH51 WAT is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JH51 WAT, 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 JH51 WAT registered?

JH51 WAT is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2015.

Is JH51 WAT safe to buy?

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