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A8 GWL

2017 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,822 mi
Last recorded38,822 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GWL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 31,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 26,357 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 20,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,098 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,554 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Jul 2020 7,327 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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A8 GWL is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 1,499cc 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 A8 GWL, 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 A8 GWL registered?

A8 GWL is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 October 2017.

Is A8 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GWL 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.

Does A8 GWL have outstanding finance?

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