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PE20 ZBG

2020 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE20 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 25,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 20,963 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 15,617 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 11,160 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 11,112 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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PE20 ZBG is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE20 ZBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE20 ZBG?

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What year was PE20 ZBG registered?

PE20 ZBG is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is PE20 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE20 ZBG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE20 ZBG have outstanding finance?

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