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AJ56 PEN

2020 BMW X1

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,040 mi
Last recorded30,040 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW X128,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 PEN
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 30,040 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 30,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 20,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,467 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 17,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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AJ56 PEN is a 2020 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 28,067 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 PEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 6 years old, this BMW X1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ56 PEN registered?

AJ56 PEN is a 2020 BMW X1, first registered on 14 September 2020.

Is AJ56 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 PEN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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