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PK12 ELS

2020 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,791 mi
Last recorded48,791 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ELS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 48,791 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 48,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2025 80,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 38,629 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 73,998 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy previously repaired/welded

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

Nearside Rear alloy previously repaired/welded

Offside Front Outer 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))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,668 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 26,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 64,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 20,245 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 54,285 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 49,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,130 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 12,872 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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PK12 ELS is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PK12 ELS, 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 PK12 ELS registered?

PK12 ELS is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 August 2020.

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