2015 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · MX65 VLH
2015 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 58,595 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,595 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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MX65 VLH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 58,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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MX65 VLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW 1 Series (MX65 VLH) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MX65 VLH Mileage History
- 28/09/202252,077 mi
- 30/10/202356,016 mi+3,939 mi
- 24/10/202457,766 mi+1,750 mi
- 18/11/202558,595 mi+829 mi
Average of roughly 2,076 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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