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5240 MH

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,843 mi
Last recorded44,843 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5240 MH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 44,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 38,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,891 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 17,016 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,080 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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5240 MH is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5240 MH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5240 MH registered?

5240 MH is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is 5240 MH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5240 MH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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