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20 JYA

2018 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,348 mi
Last recorded88,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 1 Series39,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 JYA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,277 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,498 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,649 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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20 JYA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 39,784 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 20 JYA, 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 8 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 20 JYA registered?

20 JYA is a 2018 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 January 2018.

Is 20 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 JYA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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