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AY03 SEB

2017 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SEB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 74,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 52,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 47,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,561 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 40,561 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,865 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 25,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2020

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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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AY03 SEB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY03 SEB, 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

How do I check the history of AY03 SEB?

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What year was AY03 SEB registered?

AY03 SEB is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is AY03 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 SEB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY03 SEB have outstanding finance?

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