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AP17 WLB

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,471 mi
Last recorded39,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 WLB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 39,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2025 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2024 36,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 32,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 28,315 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 19,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 13,908 miles
Pass 23 May 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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AP17 WLB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc 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 AP17 WLB, 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 AP17 WLB registered?

AP17 WLB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AP17 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 WLB 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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