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SD12 SCD

2020 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,936 mi
Last recorded37,936 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 SCD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 37,936 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 28,739 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 21,444 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 21,444 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))

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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SD12 SCD is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD12 SCD, 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 SD12 SCD?

You can check the full history of SD12 SCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD12 SCD registered?

SD12 SCD is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 December 2020.

Is SD12 SCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 SCD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD12 SCD have outstanding finance?

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