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AY17 RPZ

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,819 mi
Last recorded48,819 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 RPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 47,322 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 47,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 38,580 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 35,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,265 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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AY17 RPZ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY17 RPZ, 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 AY17 RPZ?

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What year was AY17 RPZ registered?

AY17 RPZ is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AY17 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 RPZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY17 RPZ have outstanding finance?

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