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W123 LLD

2022 BMW 1 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,369 mi
Last recorded144,369 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 LLD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2022
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 144,369 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,141 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 133,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 25,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 90,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 90,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components steering arm (5.3.3 (c) (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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 83,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,147 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,729 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 18,634 miles

both front tyres perishing on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2016 16,579 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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W123 LLD is a 2022 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W123 LLD, 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 4 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W123 LLD is a 2022 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 March 2022.

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