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VO15 FJA

2015 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,029 mi
Last recorded105,029 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO15 FJA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 105,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,335 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,335 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,901 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 49,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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VO15 FJA 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 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 VO15 FJA, 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 VO15 FJA registered?

VO15 FJA is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2015.

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The MOT history for VO15 FJA 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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