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GL52 OWL

2026 BMW 1 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,606 mi
Last recorded154,606 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 OWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2026
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 154,606 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2026 154,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2025 146,735 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2024 137,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 137,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,137 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,766 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 122,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,853 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 112,046 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,398 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 100,398 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,315 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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GL52 OWL is a 2026 BMW 1 Series in Blue. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL52 OWL, 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 0 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 GL52 OWL registered?

GL52 OWL is a 2026 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2026.

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