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VU65 LHJ

2015 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,037 mi
Last recorded96,037 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU65 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 96,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 81,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 68,086 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 58,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 56,966 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,428 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 27,250 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 22,897 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,357 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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VU65 LHJ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU65 LHJ, 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 VU65 LHJ registered?

VU65 LHJ is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is VU65 LHJ safe to buy?

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