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ARJ 17A

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,919 mi
Last recorded50,919 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARJ 17A
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 50,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 46,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 40,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 40,619 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 30,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 30,170 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,943 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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ARJ 17A is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ARJ 17A, 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 ARJ 17A registered?

ARJ 17A is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is ARJ 17A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARJ 17A shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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