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A8 FWU

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 58,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 54,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,456 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 46,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 37,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 31,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 23,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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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A8 FWU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A8 FWU, 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

How do I check the history of A8 FWU?

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What year was A8 FWU registered?

A8 FWU is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is A8 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FWU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 FWU have outstanding finance?

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