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Y21 LVV

2019 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,485 mi
Last recorded54,485 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2019 BMW 1 Series35,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 LVV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 54,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 122,579 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 113,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 32,616 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight weep (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2022 7,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 80,149 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 80,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2016 57,465 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 52,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks appearing in construction

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has cracks appearing in construction

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 37,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y21 LVV is a 2019 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 35,228 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 Y21 LVV, 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 7 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y21 LVV registered?

Y21 LVV is a 2019 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2019.

Is Y21 LVV safe to buy?

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