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VIL 227

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 227
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,240 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 62,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 57,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture behind lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 52,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 50,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 34,615 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2021 34,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small deep cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 19,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 10,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 10,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 8,428 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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VIL 227 is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This 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 VIL 227, 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 VIL 227?

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What year was VIL 227 registered?

VIL 227 is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 January 2015.

Is VIL 227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 227 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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