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J16 BOT

2020 BMW 1 Series

Beige Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,466 mi
Last recorded37,466 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 37,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 37,103 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 57,254 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 30,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 53,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2024 23,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 49,542 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 44,681 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 40,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 36,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 32,550 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 32,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished advised to be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Perished advised to be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 28,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 24,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 17,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 17,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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J16 BOT is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Beige with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J16 BOT, 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 J16 BOT registered?

J16 BOT is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2020.

Is J16 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 BOT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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