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L20 URE

2023 BMW 1 Series

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,654 mi
Last recorded36,654 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 URE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 36,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,391 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 12 Mar 2025 81,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 12 Mar 2024 71,192 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 71,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 61,770 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,035 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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L20 URE is a 2023 BMW 1 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L20 URE, 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 3 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 L20 URE registered?

L20 URE is a 2023 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2023.

Is L20 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 URE shows 9 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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