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RA65 BJZ

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,199 mi
Last recorded79,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 BJZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,199 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 71,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,039 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 60,858 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 47,480 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 36,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 25,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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RA65 BJZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 RA65 BJZ, 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 RA65 BJZ registered?

RA65 BJZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 December 2015.

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