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V4 MEM

2021 BMW 1 Series

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

70,500 mi
Last recorded70,500 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 MEM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,790 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated and swollen, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 86,786 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coated and swollen, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 62,716 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 83,735 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic coated and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 75,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,953 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,642 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 42,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,823 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,527 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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V4 MEM is a 2021 BMW 1 Series in White. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V4 MEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V4 MEM registered?

V4 MEM is a 2021 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 September 2021.

Is V4 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 MEM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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