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L333 GBY

2021 BMW 1 Series

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,777 mi
Last recorded152,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 GBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /scored/corroded getting thin (lip) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 152,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /scored/corroded getting thin (lip) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 34,320 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 30,287 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 30,287 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 142,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 24,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 132,808 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 132,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 126,465 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 126,460 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,911 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,268 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 79,848 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,951 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,587 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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L333 GBY is a 2021 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,987cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L333 GBY, 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 5 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L333 GBY is a 2021 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2021.

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