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20 JEL

2019 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 1 Series35,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JEL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 99,784 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 85,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,231 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 52,805 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 52,805 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,514 miles

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

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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20 JEL is a 2019 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 35,228 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 20 JEL, 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 7 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 JEL registered?

20 JEL is a 2019 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2019.

Is 20 JEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 JEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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