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A21 JSN

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JSN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 101,293 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,052 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 91,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 73,233 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 52,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 68,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,499 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 48,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edge/split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,417 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,952 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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A21 JSN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A21 JSN, 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 A21 JSN registered?

A21 JSN is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 October 2017.

Is A21 JSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 JSN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 JSN have outstanding finance?

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