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843 PHN

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,111 mi
Last recorded40,111 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration843 PHN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 34,294 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 24,489 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 23,306 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 23,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,207 miles

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))

tracking check

Pass 28 Mar 2020 21,694 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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843 PHN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 843 PHN, 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 843 PHN registered?

843 PHN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is 843 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 843 PHN 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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