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AR08 ZAK

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,606 mi
Last recorded92,606 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 ZAK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2026 92,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,063 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 65,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 52,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 38,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 28,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,414 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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AR08 ZAK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR08 ZAK, 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 AR08 ZAK registered?

AR08 ZAK is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is AR08 ZAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 ZAK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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