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D20 DWD

2020 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,607 mi
Last recorded35,607 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 DWD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 35,607 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,524 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 76,276 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 76,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 16,024 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 16,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 r19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 69,288 miles

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))

brake warning for front pads illuminated, but front pads approx. 6mm

Pass 3 Nov 2022 9,496 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 9,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,748 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 53,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2021 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 41,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 20,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 15,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle worn (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

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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D20 DWD is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D20 DWD, 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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What year was D20 DWD registered?

D20 DWD is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is D20 DWD safe to buy?

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