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XX66 LEX

2020 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,918 mi
Last recorded15,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX66 LEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 15,918 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 33,174 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 33,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 31,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 13,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 24,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 23,066 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 12,542 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 17,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 26 Jan 2023 9,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 13,503 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2021 10,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 10,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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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XX66 LEX is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XX66 LEX, 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.

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What year was XX66 LEX registered?

XX66 LEX is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 January 2020.

Is XX66 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX66 LEX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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