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AS15 TAD

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,236 mi
Last recorded120,236 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS15 TAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 120,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 111,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 81,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,708 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 71,547 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 71,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,589 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,073 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 57,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 81,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,791 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,790 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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AS15 TAD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AS15 TAD, 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 AS15 TAD registered?

AS15 TAD is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is AS15 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS15 TAD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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