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BR56 DAZ

2020 BMW 1 Series

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,215 mi
Last recorded88,215 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR56 DAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2026 49,431 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 87,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 46,518 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 46,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (235/35 20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm 235/3520) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (235/35 20) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm 235/3520) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and scored around outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 75,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 12,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,022 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 23,061 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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BR56 DAZ is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in White. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 29,126 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 BR56 DAZ, 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 6 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BR56 DAZ is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 August 2020.

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