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L29 CES

2023 BMW 1 Series

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,451 mi
Last recorded69,451 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 CES
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 69,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,937 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,044 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 43,044 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 31,627 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 23,529 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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L29 CES is a 2023 BMW 1 Series in Blue. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L29 CES, 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 L29 CES registered?

L29 CES is a 2023 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 October 2023.

Is L29 CES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L29 CES shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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