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VE15 WJA

2015 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE15 WJA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 121,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 104,344 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 80,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 80,465 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 67,827 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 56,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 45,180 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,042 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,020 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 23,157 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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VE15 WJA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE15 WJA, 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 VE15 WJA registered?

VE15 WJA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is VE15 WJA safe to buy?

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