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ME55 BEN

2023 BMW 1 Series

Red Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,605 mi
Last recorded46,605 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME55 BEN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 41,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 37,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 34,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2021 30,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,318 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 21,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 21,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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ME55 BEN is a 2023 BMW 1 Series in Red. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ME55 BEN, 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

How do I check the history of ME55 BEN?

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What year was ME55 BEN registered?

ME55 BEN is a 2023 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 September 2023.

Is ME55 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME55 BEN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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