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W8 WGR

2015 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,219 mi
Last recorded64,219 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 1 Series48,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 WGR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,219 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 64,219 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 53,057 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 45,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,350 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 28,530 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 25,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 22,538 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 18,521 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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W8 WGR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 W8 WGR, 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 W8 WGR registered?

W8 WGR is a 2015 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2015.

Is W8 WGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 WGR 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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