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A23 BAJ

2019 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,506 mi
Last recorded46,506 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 1 Series35,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,506 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 40,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2022 28,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear wiper split

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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A23 BAJ is a 2019 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A23 BAJ, 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 A23 BAJ registered?

A23 BAJ is a 2019 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2019.

Is A23 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BAJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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