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AR05 MUK

2017 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 MUK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 57,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 52,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 48,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 44,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,554 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,193 miles

Central undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

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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AR05 MUK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in White 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 AR05 MUK, 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 AR05 MUK registered?

AR05 MUK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AR05 MUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 MUK 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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