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VK15 WUX

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,804 mi
Last recorded75,804 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK15 WUX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,823 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 54,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,184 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 44,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 36,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 22,664 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 WUX is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 VK15 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

VK15 WUX is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 May 2015.

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