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J22 HEE

2020 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,343 mi
Last recorded20,343 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 HEE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 20,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 79,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 18,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 71,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 71,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 15,803 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 12,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,181 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 57,180 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,231 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 32,107 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 32,059 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam With lights on (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 32,049 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 28,295 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 28,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J22 HEE is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J22 HEE, 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 J22 HEE registered?

J22 HEE is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2020.

Is J22 HEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J22 HEE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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