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AB 1944

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,167 mi
Last recorded43,167 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB 1944
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 43,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 40,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 38,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 34,095 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 34,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 23,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 23,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,166 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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AB 1944 is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AB 1944, 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 AB 1944 registered?

AB 1944 is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 October 2017.

Is AB 1944 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB 1944 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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