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AV67 VAM

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV67 VAM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 78,356 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,542 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,325 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 54,317 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,574 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 41,574 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 28,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,149 miles

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

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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AV67 VAM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV67 VAM, 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 AV67 VAM registered?

AV67 VAM is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is AV67 VAM safe to buy?

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