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G1 TPO

2020 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,218 mi
Last recorded29,218 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 TPO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 29,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,231 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water residue/condensation

Pass 26 Feb 2025 26,326 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 81,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 24,219 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 77,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 21,535 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 72,322 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,000 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 43,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,458 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,351 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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G1 TPO is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G1 TPO, 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 G1 TPO registered?

G1 TPO is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2020.

Is G1 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 TPO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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