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VA65 HGY

2015 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA65 HGY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,026 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,961 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2023 94,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 88,175 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,505 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 46,921 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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VA65 HGY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VA65 HGY, 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

How do I check the history of VA65 HGY?

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What year was VA65 HGY registered?

VA65 HGY is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is VA65 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA65 HGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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