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AJ17 XFS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,532 mi
Last recorded70,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 XFS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 70,532 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 68,571 miles

Both front shocks slight play

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 68,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both front shocks slight play

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 62,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 54,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 42,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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AJ17 XFS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ17 XFS, 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 AJ17 XFS registered?

AJ17 XFS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is AJ17 XFS safe to buy?

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