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JE57 STU

2020 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,167 mi
Last recorded42,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 1 Series29,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE57 STU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 42,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 40,085 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,081 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2024 93,081 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 85,808 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,807 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 22,584 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,481 miles

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

offside side repeater stops working occasionally

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 4 May 2016 16,939 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has a very slight bulge borderline pass

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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JE57 STU is a 2020 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JE57 STU, 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 JE57 STU registered?

JE57 STU is a 2020 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is JE57 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE57 STU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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