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PP12 MER

2021 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,990 mi
Last recorded19,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP12 MER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 19,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 140,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 19,724 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 126,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 16,605 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 106,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 99,317 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,766 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,654 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 59,777 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 59,777 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,356 miles

brake pads becoming low alll round

off side front tyre on legal limet

Pass 9 Feb 2017 42,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,205 miles

nsf tyre worn low outer edge

nsr tyre worn low

Fail 17 Mar 2016 35,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre worn low outer edge

nsr tyre worn low

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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PP12 MER is a 2021 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PP12 MER, 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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PP12 MER is a 2021 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 December 2021.

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