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188 YHD

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,197 mi
Last recorded75,197 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 YHD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2024 63,263 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 63,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,848 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 37,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,256 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 33,256 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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188 YHD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 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 188 YHD, 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 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 188 YHD registered?

188 YHD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2017.

Is 188 YHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188 YHD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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