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AA04 VAS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 VAS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 104,940 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 104,939 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,532 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,971 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S AND O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 75,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 56,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,543 miles

belly plates etc obscure full inspection

cannot clearly see some brake pads to assess wear

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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AA04 VAS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,499cc 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 AA04 VAS, 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 AA04 VAS registered?

AA04 VAS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 September 2017.

Is AA04 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA04 VAS 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.

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