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JO04 ELA

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,526 mi
Last recorded81,526 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 ELA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 81,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 71,737 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 69,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 65,891 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 58,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 44,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 34,234 miles

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 29,599 miles

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 24,954 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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JO04 ELA 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 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 JO04 ELA, 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 JO04 ELA registered?

JO04 ELA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is JO04 ELA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO04 ELA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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