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R25 SGE

2020 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,265 mi
Last recorded13,265 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 SGE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 13,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 36,682 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,469 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 10,585 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 21,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 8,738 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 20,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 18,524 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 14,965 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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R25 SGE is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R25 SGE, 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

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What year was R25 SGE registered?

R25 SGE is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2020.

Is R25 SGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 SGE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R25 SGE have outstanding finance?

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