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V6 LFW

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,907 mi
Last recorded71,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 LFW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,519 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 10 Feb 2023 61,902 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,302 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 52,157 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,956 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 32,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V6 LFW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 V6 LFW, 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 V6 LFW registered?

V6 LFW is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is V6 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 LFW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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