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AK17 YML

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 YML
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 48,469 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 43,446 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 40,460 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 35,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,899 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 22,886 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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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AK17 YML is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK17 YML, 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 AK17 YML registered?

AK17 YML is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is AK17 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 YML shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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