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GS55 MER

2020 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,804 mi
Last recorded49,804 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS55 MER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,804 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 98,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 97,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 18,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 14,584 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,463 miles

Offside Front headlight cover missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear wiper blade u\s

Fail 23 Mar 2021 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front headlight cover missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear wiper blade u\s

Pass 1 May 2020 83,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,535 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,391 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 48,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,985 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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GS55 MER is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GS55 MER, 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 GS55 MER registered?

GS55 MER is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2020.

Is GS55 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS55 MER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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