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R97 JME

2022 BMW 1 Series

Purple Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,342 mi
Last recorded13,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 JME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2022
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,342 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 12,934 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2025 53,060 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 53,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,424 miles

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2024 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2023 43,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 31,730 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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R97 JME is a 2022 BMW 1 Series in Purple with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R97 JME, 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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What year was R97 JME registered?

R97 JME is a 2022 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2022.

Is R97 JME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 JME shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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