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A3 DMG

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,893 mi
Last recorded75,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DMG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.91mm (245/35ZR18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 70,954 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer Edge 245/35/18 92Y PS5 ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S 70% Approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,859 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 61,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,568 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips and lager chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 40,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A3 DMG is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 A3 DMG, 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 A3 DMG registered?

A3 DMG is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is A3 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DMG 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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