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AU08 MCG

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,737 mi
Last recorded59,737 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 MCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 59,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 38,310 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 48,524 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 28,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 36,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 26,014 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 26,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,889 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 14,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,541 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 25,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 10,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 25,082 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 23,518 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 23,507 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 22,062 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,494 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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AU08 MCG is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU08 MCG, 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 AU08 MCG registered?

AU08 MCG is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 December 2017.

Is AU08 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 MCG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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