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L23 LOT

2020 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,405 mi
Last recorded31,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 LOT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 31,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 29,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 71,444 miles

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from prop shaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 71,443 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped on outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from prop shaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 62,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2024 23,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 23,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (215/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 42,450 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 16,851 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 16,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,454 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 32,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 24,909 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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L23 LOT is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L23 LOT, 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 L23 LOT registered?

L23 LOT is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is L23 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 LOT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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