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VK15 LNP

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 LNP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 79,812 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 76,087 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,021 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,272 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,664 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,049 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,869 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,281 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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VK15 LNP 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 VK15 LNP, 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 VK15 LNP registered?

VK15 LNP is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is VK15 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK15 LNP 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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