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VK65 UXA

2015 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK65 UXA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 122,697 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,880 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,239 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,465 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 64,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut in several places, no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cut in several places, no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 53,287 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 53,223 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,476 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 42,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 88Y MICH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2018 30,966 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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VK65 UXA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK65 UXA, 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 VK65 UXA registered?

VK65 UXA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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The MOT history for VK65 UXA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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