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LW15 JVZ

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,971 mi
Last recorded124,971 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW15 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2025 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 114,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,821 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,192 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 93,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 71,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,327 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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LW15 JVZ 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 LW15 JVZ, 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 LW15 JVZ registered?

LW15 JVZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is LW15 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW15 JVZ 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 LW15 JVZ have outstanding finance?

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