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RA65 VLZ

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 VLZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 88,038 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW: Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 87,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked/split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/split on inner side wall: Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW: Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,288 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 72,173 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,651 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 41,588 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,553 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 31,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 23,637 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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RA65 VLZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

RA65 VLZ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is RA65 VLZ safe to buy?

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