2015 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · DS65 ERV
2015 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 109,676 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DS65 ERV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 109,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS65 ERV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 1 Series (DS65 ERV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS65 ERV Mileage History
- 13/01/202374,392 mi
- 13/01/202374,393 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/202487,579 mi+13,186 mi
- 10/01/2025100,196 mi+12,617 mi
- 15/01/2026109,676 mi+9,480 mi
Average of roughly 11,736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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