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AV03 DEV

2017 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,097 mi
Last recorded69,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 DEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,097 miles

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 69,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 40,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 39,717 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,143 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 32,143 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Outer mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,093 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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AV03 DEV is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV03 DEV, 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 AV03 DEV registered?

AV03 DEV is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 November 2017.

Is AV03 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 DEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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